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EDITOR’S NOTES

LINDA SEUBOLD Editor in Chief lindaseubold@efortsmith.com LYNN WASSON Managing Editor lynnwasson@efortsmith.com DONNA PAYNE Senior Editor donnapayne@efortsmith.com MARY JANE HENNIG Art Director Contributing Writers GLENN GILLEY KARRIE KELLY REBA MIZE BRITTANY RANSOM KRISTAN ROLAND Contributing Photographers ROGER CARTER KALYN CARTER GLENN GILLEY KARRIE KELLY REBA MIZE GREG NULL KRISTAN ROLAND

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Fall is a colorful spectacle in our pages even before the leaves start to turn We hope the leaves will be changing while this October issue is being read, but after such a mild summer, who knows? We could tolerate a bit more of this pleasant summer of 2014.

Even if the leaves stay green, we still will have one of the most colorful issues we’ve ever put together. There are the red and white and Columbia blue and red colors of our two rival high schools, worn on the cover by sisters Hannah and Rachel Null. Also in this issue is the riot of colors on the outrageously fancy “vardo” built by artist Greer Farris and the stripes, spots and designs on the hot air balloons of the upcoming Poteau Balloonfest. The colors of fall leaves will be eclipsed if they don’t get busy sometime soon.

Those who love the traditional activities of autumn, colorful leaves or not, can stay busy every weekend by reading our calendar of events.

We’ve shared every manner of street fair, outdoor festival, lawn social and concert being held all over the area. There are even feasts of food and wine, such as the Taste of Fort Smith and, now, Taste of LeFlore County, plus one of the state’s oldest harvest celebrations, the Wiederkehr Weinfest.

Many fall evenings are recalled in these pages by two retired coaches whose hearts must beat a little faster when high school and college sports seasons begin again. Frequently, Glenn Gilley takes photographs for EFS on assignment. This time, he assigned himself to a talk with Jim Wyatt and Bill Crowder, who both finished out their careers at Westark, now the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, where as athletic director and baseball coach they stepped up the game of Fort Smith’s college-level athletics.

– Lynn Wasson

A PICTURE OF A PICTURE OF A HISTORIC PICTURE

PHOTO BY KARRIE KELLY

Editorial Staff

As noted in our last issue, for the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Marshals Service, photographer J.P. Bell was asked to shoot a re-creation of the iconic portrait of a 1907 reunion of deputy U.S. marshals of the Parker era. Above is our picture, taken as Bell was making one of the three versions he shot Sept. 22, of everyone who came in costume. No. 2 was a group photo of visiting U.S. Marshals Association members. We await Bell’s assuredly cool third photograph, which was carefully staged by the National Park Service and marshals museum staff to closely resemble the 1907 original, below.

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Welcome to their wagon

Poteau Balloonfest

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A Tale of Two Sisters – and a family cheerleading tradition

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Old coaches don’t fade away – they go fishing

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New homes and a showcase house on the market

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The further adventures of Greer and Delaney Farris

Hannah and Rachel Null cheer for rival Fort Smith high schools from which their parents separately graduated. But the pom-poms shake their way up the girls’ lineage on both sides of the family for several generations.

Writer and photographer Glenn Gilley has a visit with two venerated figures in Arkansas sports – Bill Crowder and Jim Wyatt, who both changed Fort Smith’s college athletics.

Fort Smith’s professional home building association members are really showing off this month with a showcase home and more than a dozen new homes open for viewing.

We’ve covered the global travels of this father-daughter duo over two continents. Now, they’re about to cover this one in the most colorful conveyance imaginable - a vardo.

columns

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HOT STUFF with LINDA SEUBOLD Confessions of a lifelong night owl.

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A fun fall tradition

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WHAT’S COOKING with Kristan Roland

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GARDENING

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FASHION FOCUS

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WINING & DINING

All things pumpkin – three recipes suitable for spicing up October.

Learn how a garden grew in the 1850s at the second Fort Smith.

Tan Unique and Unique Boutique are where to become glowing – and fashionable.

The 51st annual Wiederkehr Weinfest offers wining, dining, dancing and stomping.

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MUSIC & PERFORMANCE A benefit music and arts festival leads October’s calendar.

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EVENTS FOR KIDS If kids schedule strategically, they may collect candy all month.

CALENDAR of EVENTS Halloween comes at the end of a month of festivals, exhibits and interesting activities.

On the Cover: It’s in their DNA. Sisters Hannah and Rachel Null, cheerleaders for Fort Smith’s rival high schools, are granddaughters of one of the biggest cheerleaders for the whole city, the late Mayor Ray Baker. Photo by their father, Greg Null.

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BY LINDA SEUBOLD

Confessions of a lifelong night owl As far as I know, I've always been a night owl.

But after all the children were all in school and I went back to work, When I was growing up, of course, I had to obey my dad's bedtime our schedules got more complicated, especially during the two years I rules. But I seldom went right to sleep. spent as the first news director for the first radio station in Mercer Sometimes I read books or wrote thoughts, poems or letters by County, Ill. flashlight beneath my covers. But regardless of when I got to sleep, I I still had plenty of chores to do after I got home in the afternoon would rise and shine when I was supposed to the next morning. My and before Frank got home at midnight. And the children had to get mom never outright called me nosy, but she did tease that she thought themselves on the school bus in the mornings because I had to leave I didn't like sleeping late because I was always afraid I might miss out home before 5 a.m. to make a 20-minute drive to work. On the way, I on something. also had to spend about 15 minutes at the county sheriff 's office No matter how early we started our day and duties, however, mom checking overnight crime and incident reports and still get to the and I both had chronic punctuality problems, and that irritated my station in time to write and organize local and wire stories for my 6 dad to no end. He was a Methodist a.m., live newscast. minister and one of the most punctual Every weekday, if I woke up and people who ever lived. It's a miracle saw even a hint of daylight, I felt as Mom and I didn't cause him to lose doomed as vampires supposedly are if his religion. they're ever exposed to sunshine. If it Before I got to start driving myself was daylight, I knew I had overslept Every weekday, if I woke up to high school (Northside was Fort and it would be nearly impossible to and saw even a hint of daylight, Smith High School then), Dad had to make it to work in time to do the 6 take me on his way to work – and I a.m. news. Thankfully, I always made I felt as doomed as vampires was always in a panic trying to be it, but there were many close calls. supposedly are if they're ever ready to leave when he was.

A few years later, our family moved exposed to sunshine.

One especially hurried morning, back to Fort Smith. I took a job as after I got to school, I discovered I had night news reporter at the Southwest left home wearing my ugly, floppy old Times Record and Frank began house shoes instead of my nice penny working second shift at Trane. loafer school shoes. I was mortified. What if somebody saw me in I still had to get kids to school and housework done before going to those awful house shoes? I didn't have time, or a ride, to get home to work. But Frank and I got home about the same time and kept our change them. All I could do was rush to my gym locker and change past-midnight bedtime. into my tennis shoes. They also were a little mismatched with my skirt After 15 years with the newspaper, I and a friend and fellow night and sweater, but at least they saved me the embarrassment of being owl, Lynn Wasson, started this magazine. And from the time we sent seen all day in those dreadful house shoes. our first issue to press in July 2000, Lynn and I realized it was a good My late-to-bed-early-to-rise habits continued after I married Frank thing we and our senior editor, Donna Payne, could work late a few and we moved to Iowa where he attended college classes all week and days a month. went straight from school to a third-shift job. It was perfectly natural Lately, my old night owl habits have sometimes helped me in my to me to wait up for him every night. ongoing battle with multiple myeloma cancer. Since my diagnosis two I've never known anyone who works 9 a.m to 5 p.m – or 3 p.m. to years ago this month, there have been many nights of very little sleep midnight – who goes straight home and to bed when they get there. followed by very early morning appointments and treatments. (I still When Frank got home around midnight, we would talk and he would fondly call the wonderful UAMS nurse Maria, who came so early so have a bite to eat and take at least an hour or so to wind down before many mornings to “take my blood” for lab work, my “favorite we went to bed. And that was fine with me, his night owl wife who vampire.” ) was a librarian by day and got to read lots of good books while waiting I doubt my mom, who lost her life to colon cancer 13 years ago, for him to come home. would be surprised to know my habit of staying up persists. Every year Four years later, when the first of our five children arrived, I became – either in person or by telephone – she loved to wake me up on Oct. a stay-at-home mom. But Frank was still working nights and our late 24 by saying in a semi-serious tone, “Get up, Linda! What do you bedtimes continued. Sometimes, if I had finished at least most of my think this is, your birthday?” How sweet it would be if I could hear her daily chores, I might even have an hour or so to myself before he got say that again this month. home.

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CHEERFUL

RIVALRY Hannah and Rachel Null continue family traditions

By Brittany Ransom

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heerleading undeniably is a part of the Null family lineage, dating back generations on both sides of the family.

Tiffany Null, the daughter of the late former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker and undoubtedly the city’s biggest cheerleader, said it is simply in their veins.

“You could say cheerleading is a part of who we are,” said Tiffany. “It has really always been in our lives.”

While attending Northside High School in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Tiffany cheered for the Grizzlies. She followed in the footsteps of her aunt Theda Baker Jackson, who was a Northside cheerleader in the 1960s, and her grandmother Helen Westbrooke Baker, who cheered there, as well as the University of Arkansas, in the 1930s.

Tiffany’s cheerleading skills also came from her mother, Nancy Harper Baker, who cheered both at Van Buren High School and Arkansas Tech. Then there is husband Greg’s father, Bob, who cheered at Oklahoma State University.

Carrying on the family legacy are the Nulls’ daughters: Hannah is a senior cheering at Southside High School and sophomore Rachel cheers at Northside.

“We have been traveling to games and competitions to support our girls in cheer since they were little,” said Tiffany. “They both cheered at Chaffin Junior High School and Rachel has been doing competitive cheerleading through ACU (Arkansas Cheer Unlimited) for many years. Both started in gymnastics at an early age, so we have traveled to more meets and sat in more stadiums than we can count. We literally have lived and breathed cheerleading most of their lives.”

The girls’ decision to attend different high schools also continued another Null family tradition – school rivalry. Greg is a Southside graduate and former Rebel football player who met his future wife when she was on the Northside cheer

Hannah (left) and Rachel ... and Tiffany and Greg Null at a recent Northside game.

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Helen Westbrooke in 1934.

squad. At the time, Tiffany’s father was one of Greg’s teachers. An original member of the SHS faculty, Ray Baker taught history for 44 years until his retirement in 2007.

“Greg had my dad in class back then at Southside when he found out he had a daughter at Northside,” said Tiffany. “He used to torture Dad, telling him he was going to date me, long before he had even met me.”

Greg lived up to his promise and he and Tiffany became high school sweethearts, despite their different mascots. Nearly 20 years later, they passed the rivalry on to the next generation, making football games quite interesting for the family.

“We joke about which side to sit on during games or what school shirt to wear,” said Tiffany. “I really need a jersey with Northside on one side and Southside on the other so I can cheer both of them on equally.”

To help balance the rivalry and number of hours spent at the field, the family opts to only attend home games. Northside and Southside alternate weeks played at home, taking some of the pressure off the Nulls.

This year’s highly anticipated NorthsideSouthside game does pose a new dilemma for the family, though, since Hannah and Rachel will be cheering on different sides of the field.

“We discussed this and decided that since it is at Southside, we will be sitting on the home side in our reserved seats. However, Rachel has warned me that I must wear a Northside shirt to make it fair,” joked Tiffany.

“We’ll see how that goes.”

Despite the many long hours on practice

fields and in cars on the way to games, the Nulls are very proud of their cheerleader heritage and of the fact that their loyalties extend across the city to both high schools.

“We think it is kind of neat, what we have,” said Tiffany. “It’s with a lot of pride that I say my girls and our family cheer on both schools in our hometown. What we have is quite unique and I am glad that our family continues to cheer on this place that we love so much.”

Theda Baker Jackson, 1963, during a pep rally at Northside.

Nancy Harper Baker, 1958, with a borrowed megaphone from another Nancie.

Bob Null while a cheerleader at Chickasaw (Okla.) High School.

Tiffany Baker Null (right) with fellow cheerleader Andrea Beckman in 1990.

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A visit with Coaches Bill Crowder and Jim Wyatt, two men who left their mark on Fort Smith athletics

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t some ancestral point, every Fort Smith family came from somewhere else. Some who came here made little or no mark.

Others improved Fort Smith in a big way. Jim Wyatt and Bill Crowder are two of this city’s transplanted improvers.

The two coaches improved Fort Smith a small handful of athletes at a time. Their tools were ball fields and gymnasiums. Westark Community College would become their common denominator. The late legendary Coach Gayle Kaundart would be on their Mount Rushmore. Both of their professional careers would end at halls of fame.

Although these days one man may seem crusty while the other man displays a dab of ice cream on his crust, the pies are nevertheless wonderful. Crowder, 81, and Wyatt, 75, are now retired. Both men exude faith and class.

“You don’t realize before you retire, how fast time passes once you do retire,” Wyatt said.

Crowder added, “Amen.”

“The reason is,” Wyatt continued, “it takes us so much longer to do the things we want to do daily. You get into a routine. I get up and go feed my horse, come home, go work out and by that time, it’s time for a nap. Before you know it, it’s nightfall and the day is over.”

Wyatt added that his seven grandchildren, “have something going all the time, but it’s enjoyable.”

“I play golf occasionally, but I haven’t played in a while,” Crowder said.

“I like to garden. I’m trying to play the violin, or (what) you call the fiddle.

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ballgames. He serves on the alumni board of the University of the Ozarks and is involved with the Sertoma Club. Politically active, Crowder counts U.S. Sen. John Boozeman and U.S. Rep. Steve Womack as friends.

“I try to stay busy,” he said.

“I sold my boat a few years ago,” he added. “I loved to fish. Now, I’d have to have a pontoon. Otherwise, I’d be in the water ... swimming.”

“We used to fish with a guy named J.W. Loyd, who knew the lakes like the back of his hand,” Crowder recalled. “We used to catch some crappie!”

Wyatt echoed his love of fishing. Coaches and fishing are synonymous.

The conversation immediately turned to fishaholic and newly retired Van Buren Coach Merrill Mankin, who played baseball for Crowder at Westark.

“He told me the other day, he was going to call me and take me fishing.” Wyatt said of Mankin. “But he hasn’t called.”

Word up, Merrill.

In 1952, the year before Mankin was born, Wyatt and his wife, Janie, came to Fort Smith from Fourche Valley (Yell County), where Wyatt had coached his initial year. Born at Bollinger hospital in Clarksville in 1939, Wyatt grew up at Branch where his dad operated a general store. A 1957 graduate of County Line High School, Wyatt played basketball under Jimmy Charles at Fort Smith Junior College from 1957-1959. At that time, FSJC games were played at the Wheeler Avenue Boys Club. Wyatt graduated in 1961 from the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville.

Although he described his year at Fourche Valley as “wonderful,” in the spring of 1962 Wyatt walked away from a $360 per month salary and $25 per month rent to contact Fort Smith Public School Superintendent Chris Corbin about the coaching vacancy at Ramsey Junior High. Corbin sent Wyatt to coach and athletic director Bill Stancil.

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PROFILE “Well, actually Coach Kaundart hires the basketball coaches,” Stancil told him.

“I said, ‘Where will I find him,’ and he said, ‘Well, right now he’s up at Red Star, which is where his wife (Ruth) was from.

Her folks had a farm up there.

“So Janie and I got in the car and drove up there, found their place. Gayle was sitting out there under the shade of a tree, watching his father-in-law bale hay. Gayle was never big on physical labor,” Wyatt said with a laugh. “Ruth would agree. He’d stand on a basketball court and coach all Wyatt as a College of the day, but baling hay wasn’t his thing.”

Ozarks basketball player.

A short time later, Kaundart called Wyatt and told him he had the job. The Wyatts moved to Fort Smith in 1962 and rented a small house. In the fall of 1962, the entire Ramsey coaching staff consisted of Bill Malone, Wyatt and seventhgrade Coach C.B. Fargo.

Wyatt recalled his first year.

“We had several good players. Jim Files was a ninth-grader. Keith Summy, Dennis Wells. We weren’t really good that year, and most of it was my fault. I was new to them; they were new to me.”

Wyatt displayed remorse as he seemed to draw a comparison between himself and Ronnie Bateman, who had coached Ramsey to a championship the year before. However, he smiled as he recalled eighth-grader Steve Peoples, who today is head track and assistant football coach at Southside High School.

Wyatt became Bateman’s assistant at Southside in 1965 and would remain there until 1974. As he spoke of Bateman, Wyatt wore his love and admiration like a comfortable shirt.

Wyatt (right) played for College of the Ozarks from 1959-61 after attending Fort Smith Junior College.

In 1974, Westark president Shelby Breedlove called Crowder to his office and asked him to take over the basketball program. Crowder declined, but told Breedlove he would contact some possibles. The first man he called was Gayle Kaundart.

Armed with a booster club containing men like C.A. Fawcett and Sandy Sanders, and with Wyatt as his assistant, Kaundart established a program that during their 13 seasons, would make nine NJCAA National Bill Crowder (#12) on the Tournament appearances, including a 1948-49 Perryville team. national championship in 1981.

It turns out, Crowder knew people.

Even today, looking through the 1948-49 Perryville (Ark.) High School yearbook, Billy Mac Crowder, then a 10-grader, can tell you where virtually everyone pictured is living, or if they’re living. It is a precious characteristic of a man who has lived his life on his own terms.

Crowder recounts in his book, “Success Is More Than Wins,” an early childhood in rural Perry County without electricity, indoor plumbing or running water.

“I remember doing my schoolwork using the coal-oil lamp for light,” he wrote. “Some of the great times of my life I remember as a very happy child growing up in a very loving environment that included discipline, work and the love of my parents.”

Crowder’s father, Dewey, would be elected Perry County sheriff.

However, it was a Perryville High School coach named Clarence Higgins, who himself would later improve Fort Smith by way of the Fort Smith Boys Club, who would play a role in Crowder’s future at Fort Smith.

Entering the College of the Ozarks in 1952, Crowder placed Kaundart in his story early on.

“Gayle had already graduated before I was there, but we played under the same guy, Coach (Frank) Koon, one of the finest guys anyone would ever meet,” Crowder said.

Graduating in 1956, the 23-year-old Crowder was immediately hired as head football/baseball/basketball coach and athletic director at Ozark. His second year there, Crowder temporarily filled a vacancy in the high school principal’s office. Forced to choose between coaching and administration at the beginning of his third year, Crowder chose coaching. Administration was not his favorite role.

“One dad had moved in from California and his youngster was giving Mrs. Greer trouble in her English class. I brought him down to the office. I told him, ‘I don’t want any more misbehaving in Mrs. Greer’s class or anywhere else. If I have to call you in here again, I’m going to (introduce) you to the paddle.’ This was when you could use a paddle,” Crowder inserted.

“He kept going on. I brought him down. I got a witness. I busted his butt good and quick. About midnight, his dad called me and said, ‘You know in California, we don’t believe in whipping kids.’

“I said, ‘You’re 1,506 miles from the state of California. You’re in Ozark, Arkansas. If he can’t behave himself right there, I’ll bust it again until we get him straightened out.’”

Crowder invited the dad down for a visit for the following morning, saying, “‘We’ll get this matter settled.’ He never showed up. Took his kid out. I guess he went back to California.”

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PROFILE Crowder would accept a coaching position offer from head Coach Fritz Ehren at Springdale High School in 1959. There, he would meet and marry his wife, Jean. He also would become acquainted with head baseball and basketball coach at Fayetteville High School, Shelby Breedlove.

In 1965, Breedlove, who had joined the faculty at Fort Smith Junior College in 1960 and had become athletic director and dean of men, hired Crowder as men’s basketball and baseball coach. Three years later, Crowder moved exclusively to baseball.

Under Breedlove, Fort Smith Junior College would transition to Westark Junior College in 1966 and to Westark Community College in 1972.

During his 33-year career in Fort Smith, Crowder posted a 1,003-559 record and would promote 500 players to four-year schools. Three of his players, Steve Haaser, Johnny Mason and Merrill Mankin, would hold head coaching positions in the Fort Smith Public Schools.

The UAFS baseball field was named in honor of Crowder in 1994.

He was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2001 and into the UAFS Hall of Fame in 2010.

Jim Wyatt would serve as athletic director at UA-Fort Smith from 1982-1998. He would direct the UAFS fitness center until his retirement in 2003.

Because of the efforts of Fort Smith Public Schools athletic director Jim Rowland, and former Crowder player and head coach Johnny Mason, the late Ronnie Bateman holds the unique distinction of being in both the Northside High School Hall of Honor and the Southside High School Hall of Fame.

If young men dream dreams and old men tell stories, it is because young men are not old enough to have stories to tell.

Consider this story: There is a small boat on the Arkansas River, with three fisherman bait-casting. Crowder in front; Wyatt in the middle; Kaundart in back.

“Crowder’s got a humped-back Rebel on there that he’s throwing,” Wyatt said. “The Rebel flips the top of my cap when he draws back to cast. I think to myself, ‘I’d better keep my eye on him and stay out of his way.’

“I lost my focus on him and started paying too much attention to my fishing. All of a sudden, he has hung that hump-backed Rebel in the back of my ear. He didn’t know where it had gone. He just had a lot of line on that reel and he couldn’t figure out where his lure went. I knew he was going to yank it, so I reached up and grabbed the line.

Gayle is sitting in the back with his arms crossed just watching. But, he didn’t get to set the hook on me.”

While Coaches Wyatt and Crowder may still be dodging lures, it’s warm to think that, hopefully, Coach Kaundart is sitting up above, with his arms crossed, just watching.

– Writer and photographer Glenn Gilley has been following these two distinguished coaches all his life, he said. Gilley contributed this profile and made the two contemporary portraits of Wyatt and Crowder.

Crowder (top) pictured in the Westark Numa while coaching a baseball game. At left, the two friends and fishing buddies are pictured in 2014.

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SHOWCASE HOME

A tempting glimpse of the 2014 Showcase Home

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and full tours of many new homes in the Parade of Homes Oct. 3-12

estled on a wooded lot in the gracious new neighborhood of Stone Brook off Massard Road, Carrington Creek Homes and professional members of the Greater Fort Smith Home Builders Association present this year’s Showcase Home, filled with new ideas in design, comfortable living and energy efficiency.

This three-bedroom, two-bath home has a sweeping living area of living room, beautifully appointed kitchen and dining area filled with light from full-length windows across the back of the home. Stepping into the front foyer, the shady backyard with two covered porches is seen, with a natural gas grill and a fire pit.

Although it is filled with the latest in 21st century features, builder Cary Smallwood of Carrington Creek Homes, the lead home builder for the 2014 showcase home, said the homes of the 1930s Park Hill neighborhood of Fort Smith inspired the high-peaked roof, arched

stone front porch entry, stone exterior and many touches inside, including the painted wood-paneled entry with three eye-level stained glass windows. The “cottage” style extends to its fine cabinetry, arched doorways, exposed beams, woodwork patterns, doors and vintageinspired lighting with Edison-style bulbs.

Hidden behind those touches are the most energy-conserving standards of materials and methods, including the most highly effective insulating products. The home is heated with efficient, affordable natural gas.

Throughout the house during the 1-7 p.m. open house Oct. 3-12, visitors can take note of the member craftsmen and professionals who contributed products, services and skills to the home. The Showcase Home is at 7230 Stonebrook Drive in the Stone Brook subdivision.

More Parade of Homes residences are on tour in the area.

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Tour these fine homes in the October Parade of Homes ERC Properties Inc. • 8809 Wildwood Way, Park Meadows, Fort Smith • 8400 Reata Street Reata, Fort Smith

Carrington Creek Homes • 7908 Rome Way Stone Brook, Fort Smith • 8803 South 36th Terrace Park Meadows, Fort Smith

Gary Griffin Homes, Inc. 8900 South 36th Terrace Park Meadows, Fort Smith

Jones Home Builders, LLC 968 Forrest Forrest Hills, Greenwood

Cobblestone Homes • 8511 Silverstone Court Stoneshire, Fort Smith • 5604 Thomas Road Williamson Place, Fort Smith Justin Green Custom Homes 8405 Silverstone Court Stoneshire, Fort Smith

Robberson Custom Homes 511 Caseys Court, River Pointe, Lavaca, Ark. Scott Black Construction • 8517 Gatehouse Way Stoneshire, Fort Smith • 4905 Aspen Court Free Ferry Hollow, Fort Smith Fort Smith Housing Authority 3000 North 26th Street Milor’s Estates, Fort Smith Charles Mock Builder Inc. 6301 Red Cedar Circle The Woods, Fort Smith Faubus Construction 6708 Southfield Circle Riley Farm, Fort Smith Tim Mays Home Builder 8501 Gatehouse Way Stoneshire, Fort Smith

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home & garden goodies Limited edition and collectible Beanie Baby items and a burton + BURTON dracula mug from Abilities Unlimited.

Stella Rosa limited edition art series wine, Zombie Apocalypse vodka, Rogue Farms Pumpkin Patch ale and a Lolita wine glass available at In Good Spirits.

Raspberry and cranberry pepper jelly from Aloha from Oregon found at The Purple Plume.

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home & garden goodies Grumpy Cat mugs and magnets found at Creative Furnishings by Jean.

Seasonal decor for inside and out available at Neumeier’s Nursery & Florist.

CeCe Caldwell Paints from Yard Sale Find Designs.

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home & garden goodies

Englander pellet auxiliary heater found at Sutherlands.

UofA wrought iron wall decor, embroidered fleece throw, cologne and wallet available at Jennifer’s Gift Shop at Sparks.

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Repurposed vintage tool box with wooden scarecrow wall hanger from BrickCity Emporium.

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Primo Oval Jr. cast iron two-in-one half-moon griddle and 13-inch baking stone available at Luther Stem Pools & Spas.

Halloween countdown chalkboard, decorative owl pillow and burlap pumpkin from The Goods.

Wooden serving trays found at Jo Waite Interiors.

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home & garden goodies

Frasier Fir aromatic candles, reed diffusers and sachet from Now and Then Shoppe.

Hammary Hidden Treasures swivel bar stool found at Furniture Emporium.

Trick-or-treat yard stake and Halloween-themed home decor available at Inscriptions.

French, marble rye and Woodstock breads and cranberry pecan rolls

by Stone Mill Bread & Flour Co. available at Paul’s Meat Market.

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WHAT’S COOKING with KRISTAN ROLAND

It’s Time To Spice Things Up PUMPKIN GLAZED DOUGHNUTS 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 ⁄4 tsp. cloves 1 cup light brown sugar 1 ⁄2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 ⁄4 tsp. baking soda 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt Glaze: 11⁄2 cups powdered sugar 4 tbsp. warm water 1 tsp. vanilla extract Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray douhgnut molds with nonstick spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.

Bring pumpkin, cinnamon and cloves to a simmer in a medium saucepan until puree thickens and just begins sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Carefully pour the hot puree into a mixing bowl.

Whisk in the brown sugar and oil, then slowly beat in the eggs. Add the flour mixture and whisk until just combined.

F ill each doughnut mold about 3/ 4 full. I put the batter in a piping bag and piped it in and it was very easy. Y ou could also use a Z iplock bag in place of a piping bag, or just spoon the batter in.

Bake the doughnuts 5-8 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. These won' t take very long, so keep an eye on them.

L et the doughnuts cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack while you prepare glaze.

In a medium bowl, whisk all the glaze ingredients together until smooth. Place a sheet of foil or wax paper under your cooling rack. Dip each doughnut in the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the cooling rack until glaze is firm.

Notes: Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Check out Kristan’s blog at confessionsofacookbookqueen.com

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WHAT’S COOKING PUMPKIN PRALINE PIE 1 (10-inch) unbaked pie crust 1/3 cup butter, softened to room temperature 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped pecans 1/2 oz (1 envelope) plain gelatin 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp. salt 16 oz. can pumpkin 4 eggs (separated) 3/4 cup whole milk 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1 1/2 cup cold heavy cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prick pie crust all over with a fork, then bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. In a medium bowl, combine butter, sugar and pecans. Spread over crust and bake for 5 minutes longer. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.

In a double boiler, stir together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, gelatin, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Slowly stir in pumpkin, milk and egg yolks. Stir over boiling water constantly until thick – about 15 minutes. Pour into a bowl and let cool, then cover and chill in refrigerator until cold and firm – several hours.

In a grease-free mixing bowl, beat eggs whites on medium-high

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speed until foamy. Increase speed to high and slowly add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, a little bit at a time. Beat until a stiff meringue forms.

Beat chilled pumpkin mixture until fluffy, then gently fold into egg white mixture. Pour into pie crust and chill until firm.

Before serving, place metal mixing bowl and mixer whisk attachment in freezer for 10 minutes. Pour cold cream and powdered sugar into bowl and beat on medium high until whipped cream forms. Spread over pie and serve.

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WHAT’S COOKING

PUMPKIN POUND CAKE 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup salted butter, slightly softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 ⁄2 tsp. cinnamon 3 large eggs 1 ⁄2 (of a 16 oz. can) pumpkin Glaze: 11⁄2 tbsp. orange juice 2 ⁄3 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.

Set aside.

In the bowl of your mixer, beat butter and brown sugar on medium high until light and fluffy, about 3 or 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating on medium until combined after each. Reduce speed to low and slowly add flour mixture until combined.

Add pumpkin and increase mixer speed to medium and beat until fluffy and smooth, another minute or so.

Spoon batter into pan, smoothing the top with your spoon. Bake for about an hour -until top is browned and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely.

Glaze: Whisk together orange juice and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

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GARDENING

Gardens are a part of history at the second Fort Smith

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The walls were almost hidden by a wealth of vines and foliage, and an enclosed space was as green as nature and care could make it.

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Muscadine vines growing in the Fort Smith National Historic Sites gardens.

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This is how Mary Eloise Rutherford Cravens remembered the officers’ wives garden at the Second Garrison of Fort Smith in 1850s.

A representation of the gardens she described is growing today at the National Historic Site behind a white picket fence, just as it did then. I toured the garden with park historian Loren McClain. It is a modern recreation – originally there were two gardens meant for the pleasure and use of the officers’ wives.

“These gardens provided the wives of the officers a place to grow plants and offered a very important social opportunity,” he said. Laughing, he pointed out that even though the re-enactment garden has corn, it would not have been grown in abundance.

“Corn, like the whiskey it was used to make, was everywhere. Some say that whiskey and the problems caused by it were one of the major reasons for the second fort.”

I continued my research about these long-ago gardens at the Fort Smith Public Library, where research librarian Scott Woodland quickly located two stacks of precious reference material. I was in heaven with old documents, some on tissue-thin paper yellowed with time, describing the history of the two forts. It familiarized me with the many buildings, such as the two officers quarters, that once stood on what are now the open grounds of the site between the courthouse and commissary buildings, not far from the tall flagpole.

Loren added more pieces of the story with two documents from the site’s library. One is a sketch mapping the location of the gardens and showing the fort’s gate to Garrison Avenue and the saloons, hotel and houses growing up alongside the fort.

Most intriguing was a narrative draft of Mary Eloise Rutherford Cravens, a firsthand account of the time she was living here.

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GARDENING I was transported as I read Cravens’ accounts of the grounds of the fort and the elegant lives of the people who lived there in the 1850s.

Besides this garden, the area which is now the Frisco Station parking lot to approximately Pendergraft Park paralleling Garrison Avenue, was the garden to grow food for the soldiers. Some of the corn grown there was, no doubt, used to make whiskey. It was included in the troop’s rations, according to park ranger Cody Faber, who shared a recipe for a popular concoction known as Cherry Bounce.

In 2009, the re-creation of a historically correct garden was made possible by grants from the National Parks Foundation and First Bloom.

Keri Powers of the Parks Service teamed with Girls Inc. to begin what would be an incredible summer for some local girls.

“At first, I was not so sure how these modern young ladies would take to gardening in the Arkansas summer in full period dress,” Powers said in a phone interview from her new park service post in Colorado. “They loved it! We used nothing that would not have been available during the mid19th century. We did extensive research to plant only varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers that an officer’s family would have had available. The girls had to carry water to keep the garden thriving.”

The project won a National Recognition Award in 2010.

If you could go back in time for an afternoon and visit with one of the officer’s wives, it probably would have included a stroll through the gardens. We would recognize the plants, as we know they grew the three sisters – corn, beans and squash. However, we might not recognize the variety. I was delighted to find seed catalogs of the mid-19th century contained hundreds of varieties.

Imagine being far from your home and receiving the Joseph Breck Seed Catalog that was a whopping 84 pages of seeds. These catalogs vied for the

attention of gardeners with names such as Dragon Tongue Beans, Yellow Eckendorf Mangle Wurtzle beets and Queen Anne melons, also called “pocket melons.” Because they were very fragrant, they were carried by ladies in a dress or apron pocket to disguise odors.

Seed catalogs also would often carry information about garden relatedactivities such as pressing or sketching flowers. The so-called language of flowers, where each bloom is given significance, would be included so the ladies could make a bouquet that held a special message. These pursuits were quite fashionable. Many of these officers and their families traveled here from cities such as St. Louis or Boston. A chance to bring civility and beauty into their homes would be most welcome.

In the 1850s, medicinal herbs such as echinacea would have been used as an antibiotic or Joe Pye Weed for fevers. Elderberry would have been grown and made into tinctures or syrups to treat colds.

Also, the herbs were used for hygiene. Considering toothbrushes were not patented until 1857, we are told mint leaves were chewed and swished with vinegars. Sage is said to have been used as a deodorant. This was probably greatly appreciated, as the ladies of the fort would be gardening in the long dress of the day with large bonnets. The elderberry plant provided much in the way of cosmetic uses, such as elderflower water for sunburns, freckles and blemishes.

Cody Faber, who coordinates volunteers at the historic site, is recruiting gardeners who enjoy learning about gardening in the past. “We would love for individuals or groups to take an interest in the garden and volunteer.

Just call me and I will be happy to speak with you or your group about the possibilities.”

What a fun way to learn about heirloom gardening practices and early Fort Smith history at the same time.

– Reba Mize

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Let’s go in the vardo

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Getting ready to get there is more than half the fun Editor’s note: Whenever Greer Farris gives the magazine a call, every few years or so, we know an adventure is afoot. The first magazine feature I ever wrote, for Mary Jane Hennig’s Fort Smith Etc. Magazine, was about the artist and Alma schoolteacher’s summer job working as a mule skinner at the Grand Canyon. Greer played an onery ol’ mule skinner like a character in a John Ford Western and his charm as a canyon guide won him an invitation to Georgia – the Georgia that was then a state of Russia – to “advise” the government on horseback tourism. Of course he went! We called him the “Glasnost Cowboy.”

When his daughter, Delaney, became old enough for international travel, this magazine covered their trip to Ireland to play Irish folk music and, later, their epic journey to Thailand where she helped teach children in a remote mission school. Since then, they’ve taken in Paris on a summer visit after her high school graduation. Delaney is now a sophomore at Hendrix College.

On his own travels as a young man in 1961, Greer had been taken with the style of the ornately painted horse-drawn wagon called a “vardo,” crafted and lived in by the nomadic Travelers of Ireland. Referenced in folk tales and movies, Americans call them “gypsy caravans.” A traditional vardo has details inside and out of highly carved wood, painted many colors or even gilded with gold leaf. A real vardo’s lavish adornment reflects the social standing of its owner.

Greer had planned to travel with Delaney to Sweden and France this past summer but when arrangements with an academic tour fell through, he decided to build their own vardo. Instead of a horse-drawn model, he built the wooden structure onto the frame of a trailer so it could be pulled with a truck.

When Greer called the magazine at summer’s end, he said only that he had something in his backyard we might like to see. We were intrigued.

As astonishing to us as he has always been, the last thing we expected to find in the courtyard between his home and his “Pottery Ranch” studio was this dandy, candy-like caravan, imaginatively embellished over its every inch. Before he and Delaney take off on its maiden camping voyage, we had to share it in our pages.

Where will they go next? Anywhere the road leads. Colorfully.

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reer Farris is an artist – foremost a potter and sculptor – and a carpenter who has renovated several homes and buildings to suit his tastes and purposes. The vardo, however, is his first work of art meant to travel on wheels. He was inspired not only by the caravans he had seen in Ireland long ago, but by tiny sheepherder wagons he had seen in Western states, even by the covered wagons his cowboy buddy “Skinner” had driven.

“I like to make things, of course, but this one has a function. It’s just another traveling experience. I thought we’d have some fun, go see some friends out West,” he explained.

Late in May, after the academic tour of Paris they had meant to join didn’t seem to be panning out, his notion to build the vardo and take off in it at summer’s end put him in frantic motion.

Fortunately, the steel frame of the vardo had been fabricated earlier in the year by Keith Hobson, a trailer builder north of Alma.

“I stood around up there with my rough sketches and he made it for me,” Greer said, appreciatively. Another skilled welder, David Klug, “rolled” the steel for the rounded top, the traditional vardo shape. “It looked like a bird cage or an iron paddy wagon,” he explained. The sides lean outward. They just “eyeballed” the right angles, artistically.

Cladding the steel frame with wood siding and trim took place in Greer’s backyard with the help of Travis Sinden, a carpenter and friend.

With a goal to still take Delaney on a summer trip out West, Greer worked like fury, taking off only three days all summer. Almost every element of wood trim on the wagon has been custom-routered with curls and scroll saw work, inside and out. He found the posts of its back porch as architectural salvage and incorporated fleur-de-lis designs in honor of the New Orleans Saints. “I’m invited to take it tailgating down there,” he said.

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Everything in the diminutive dwelling has a touch of whimsical embellishment, from the gilded candle sconces to the gold-leafed dragonflies at the window frame (above). The Roald Dahl book refers to the author’s own vardo interest. His title character, “Danny, the Champion of the World,” lived in one and Dahl himself had one first used as a playhouse and later as a place to write. Every vardo has a name – this one is “Traveler” in gold-leafed letters over the door.

Inside are two snug bunks, built-in storage and a woodstove for heat and cooking. The ceiling above the bottom bunk is painted like the sky, as are the “drapes” framing the beds. There is even a tiny red chandelier in one corner.

In order to qualify as a trailer (and to squeeze into his courtyard gates) it could be no more than 100 inches wide, which called for ingenuity inside.

Although it has only two bunks, two seats with storage beneath, two drawers and a fine little woodstove, the interior’s many embellishments echo the design in larger, more elaborate traditional vardoes. The little caravan’s European forefather wagons can have rare inlaid woodwork, fancy cabinetry and richly patterned upholsteries. And they were the actual homes of their owners, he found in his research.

His tiny vardo is stylistically faithful – but he will take along an air conditioner in his truck, which has plenty of room for food and luggage. He designed a canopy for the sides, with painted, fancy poles. There’s an outside electrical outlet so they can hang strings of lights.

Painting must have taken almost as long as the carpentry. There are at least five – or is it seven? – different colors inside and out. His new red truck matches the vardo’s crimson accents (hey, this is art!) but the trailer wheels are painted a metal-flake, tree-froggy green in case he pulls it with his vintage Bronco of the same near-fluorescent hue. You won’t miss it on the highway or need directions to find it at a campground.

He finished one week before school began, so they have yet to make a trip.

His first test drive attracted plenty of looks, of course. A lady pulled over where he stopped and asked to take a picture of it.

Greer replied, “Yes and for $5 you can look inside!”

The real question is whether he’s finally gone too far for Delaney to agree to travel with him, he admitted. He has offered (threatened?) to take the vardo to Hendrix College for a tailgating party. So far, she has replied with a bemused eye-roll and a pleasant but firm “No.” But she did smile.

“I think she’ll come around,” he said with a teasing grin. After all, they’ve had excellent adventures traveling together all over the globe. Why not go wandering, like folk-tale vagabonds, all over this big country?

– Lynn Wasson

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Keep Your Eyes on the Skies at Poteau Balloonfest Oct. 17-18

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ecognized in 2013 as an “Outstanding Event” with a Redbud Award given by the Oklahoma Governor’s Conference on Tourism, the Poteau Balloonfest offers the contrast of colorful hot-air balloons floating in a slow parade in the sky with fast, exciting action on the ground.

On Oct. 17-18, all eyes will turn to the skies once again. For a few hours after sunrise and in the late afternoon, flotillas of multicolored, vividly patterned ballons will fly, weather permitting.

Back on earth at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds, stunt bikes will be flying, as well, along with BMX Motocross stunt riders and whirling carnival rides in dizzying motion.

The Balloonfest has entertainment as diverse as a magician and petting zoo for children and a Saturday night PBR bull riding competition. After the cowboys give it their best 8-second rides, Western Justice will perform for a concert and dance.

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Spectators may be able to take to the skies in helicopter rides or tethered ballon ascensions.

They may also climb to a pretty good altitude for monster truck rides, too. (These tickets and carnival ride tickets are separate from the balloonfest admission.)

For people who prefer staying firmly on the ground, an annual Mud Tug of War offers the chance for everyone to dig in their feet.

There will also be a 5K run at 5 p.m. Oct. 17.

Follow the link at poteauchamber.com to register by Oct. 4 to receive a T-shirt.

Advance festival tickets are available at the Poteau Chamber of Commerce until 3 p.m.

Oct. 17. Advance armbands, $3, provide admission to the grounds. Entertainment by the BMX Freestyle Team, Derek Cook FMX, Brumfield alpaca petting zoo, the Mud Tug of War, Little Mr. & Miss Balloonfest pageant and the Rumble on the River Mud Race are included in the cost of admission. Admission is $5 at the gate on festival days. Parking is free.

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An interesting shadow over Poteau’s Donald W. Reynolds Community Center.

The time to see the balloons fly is at dawn (as above) and in the late afternoon. “Weather permitting” is a real factor. Station your viewing from dawn to 10 a.m. or 4-7 p.m. The inflated balloons are displayed in an evening “glow” if wind cooperates.

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OCTOBER 17-18

St. Boniface Lawn Social has been fun for families for 127 years

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Fort Smith tradition is back – for its 127th year. This year’s annual St. Boniface Lawn Social benefitting St. Boniface Catholic School on Oct. 17-18 promises to be even better than ever with two nights of food, games and music for all ages.

On both nights, the festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. There will be some new events this year, such as Mexican food on Friday evening, as well the traditional silent auction and spaghetti dinner on Saturday evening.

The outdoor carnival of games and inflatable attractions on the school playground also will have great food, music and prizes on both nights, many especially exciting for very small children. The carnival volunteers are patient and encouraging to the little ones and everyone will go home with treasures.

A fun photo booth, paintball and a prize raffle are entertaining for young and old.

The St. Boniface Lawn Social is one of the great family events of the fall. Parking is available on the street and in the church parking lot at North 18th and B Streets.

Free admission. 5-10 p.m. Hillary Field at St. Boniface School, 201 North 19th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-6601 stbonifaceschool.org

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FASHION FOCUS

Owners Kristy and Richard Holland

It’s Always Sunny at Tan Unique

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ew owners Kristy and Richard Holland are now at the helm of Tan Unique, the long-time tanning salon with a full clothing and accessories boutique inside.

Over its 30 years, Tan Unique has offered the most up-to-date sunless tanning equipment and on-trend items even as the owners changed. The Hollands kept the high standards, as well as implementing their own flair and style.

“We want to take this well-established business with a great reputation and enhance the friendly atmosphere while maintaining the high standard of professionalism, cleanliness as well as a solid knowledge of our product and equipment,” Kristy said. “We want to provide a great place for all customers that come in wanting a beautiful tan from the UV beds or a Versa Spa spray tan, as well as offering them unique and great quality clothes and accessories for any and all occasions.”

The salon has 13 UV beds, including a standup bed for the people who do not feel comfortable lying flat on their backs. One highpressure bed blocks out 99 percent of UVB rays, which are considered the burning rays. There are five powerhouse beds, with more, higher wattage

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VersaSpa spray tanning booth.

bulbs for maximum coverage in less time. Six low-pressure beds are perfect for those who just want to relax for 20 minutes. The abundance of beds means little or no waiting for customers.

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FASHION FOCUS kissed glow is the VersaSpa Spray system. The VersaSpa is a spray tan booth that provides a prep spray, bronzer and moisturizing spray. Its full-body dryer allows the color to dry so it won’t rub off on clothing or streak after customers leave the spa. Easy-to-follow, vocal command instructions, as well as written instructions, walk the customer through the easy process that will provide them an all-over tan in less than six minutes. The spray-on color will continue to develop up to eight hours after the application.

This instant tanning spray is great for all occasions – especially weddings and vacations.

Tan Unique offers a variety of tan enhancers.

The salon and boutique are easy to spot because of the yellow picnic benches covered with potted plants outside the entrance. The boutique is filled with tempting choices, such as the very sought-after kimono cover-ups that come in all lace, with or without fringe, multicolored and solid black or cream.

Skinny jeans, shorts, stylish tops and dresses, boots, necklaces, rings, different kinds of headbands and eco-friendly watches by Sprout are displayed. A real find is stylish reader sunglasses, as well as regular sunglasses.

Telic Footwear is a new arrival. These colorful flip-flops and slides are made in the United States and have anatomically correct, cushioning foot-beds that are anti-bacterial and have a deep heel cup for great medial arch support. They’re machine washable, too.

Tan Unique’s staff can help customers choose among a big selection of designer skin bronzers and accelerators.

Tan Unique does not require contracts for tanning and there is no cancellation fee. They are open seven days a week, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

On its Facebook page, Tan Unique shares information on upcoming sales and offers or visit tanunique.net. In October, Unique Boutique will be selling their items online through the website shoptiques.com.

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fashion & fitness goodies

Matrix Total Results products for different types of hair from Vanity Calls.

Frederic Sage jewelry from the Tivoli Collection found at Newton’s Jewelers.

Plush animals come with a recorder for capturing baby’s heartbeat. Available at Baby Flix.

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fashion & fitness goodies

Chevron tote, funky neon necklace, hoop earrings and flower headbands from Salon Elements.

Stylish beaded and jeweled headbands available at Unique Boutique.

Fruity protein beverages by ProtiDiet found at Bodé Couture.

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fashion & fitness goodies

Tano hobo bucket bag in ruby found at Fashion Boutique.

Hair products from the Aveda Color Conserve collection from Metropolis Hair Studio.

Witch’s hat from Marcia Cooksey Interiors.

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fashion & fitness goodies

Plaid suit coat, classic fedoras and the sounds of Frank Sinatra from Designer Again.

Ray-Bans for fall found at Dr. Steven Stiles Optometry.

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fashion & fitness goodies

Dolce & Gabbana red and black polka dot sunglasses available at Ennen Eye Center.

Official Collegiate Razorback V-neck, necklaces and earrings found at Red Leopard.

Nordic Naturals Omega oils, probiotics and ProEPA vitamins from Coleman Pharmacy.

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MUSIC & performance Anitta Smith

Fall into the Arts: A Celebration of Arts and Culture

Slackline

Don Bailey

Heavens2Betsy

Cold Water Dog

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The Crumbs

Shane Bailey

Sponsored by The MovieLounge and The Shane Bailey Memorial Music Society, this festival will be a huge OCTOBER celebration of the arts and culture featuring all local talent.

The all-day festival will present visual arts, music, dance, drama, photography, arts and crafts, cinema, multicultural displays, poetry and more.

This is a dual-purpose event. It will afford local artists, musicians, dance troupes and others involved in the arts, as well as area multicultural groups, the free opportunity to display their art and culture in a large-scale public setting.

It also will offer to the public free admission to an arts, crafts and culture festival with family activities.

Held both indoors and outdoors at The MovieLounge and EpiCenter event facilities, there will be live bands playing throughout the day. On two outdoor stages, featured performers include bands the Crumbs, Heavens2Betsy, Cold Water Dog, the Eric Mathews Band, 3C, Anitta Smith & Encore, Slackline and saxophonist Don Bailey with a variety of his many, varied musical friends and colleagues.

Bailey, professor of music at UA-Fort Smith, and his wife Terri Bailey, also a musician, are the parents of the late Shane Bailey, a musician, writer and artist who died in 2013.

They formed the Shane Bailey Memorial Music Society with a mission and purpose of to provide funding, education and other opportunities to help foster creative music and artistic expression for young artists like Shane, who is remembered for his support and spiritual encouragement of his peers.

It is geared toward helping young people develop and hone their musical and creative skills. Activities include clinics, master classes, guest speakers, performances, open forums for songwriters, poets and more.

Admission is free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The MovieLounge, 7601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-226-3595 shanebailey.org

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MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Oct. 1 Noon Jazz Show at UAFS The UAFS Jazz Band and Jazz Catz will perform an hour-long concert. Take lunch or buy something at the food court and dine while enjoying live music.

Free. Noon-1 p.m. Reynolds Room, UAFS campus, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7558 Oct. 2 Guitar-B-Que Musicians, vocalists and music lovers are invited to join singer/songwriters Jill and Jason Wagoner and area musicians as they come together to play and sing unrehearsed music with and for each other and the audience. Take your instrument and join the jam or relax and enjoy the music. Concessions available from Scooter's BBQ. Directions from Fort Smith: 71 South to Greenwood, left (east) on 10 Spur (West Center Street), left (north) at Town Square onto Main Street, continue to Bell Park Road and turn left. Free. 7 p.m. Senator Ed Wilkinson Pavilion, Bell Park, Greenwood, Ark. 479-996-6357 facebook.com/GuitarBQue Oct. 2-4 Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe This off-season production at the Fort Smith Little Theatre features tales the author thought to be his best. Enter the mind of Poe, and check your heart at the door. Directed by Rikkee Black. $5. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.; curtain time 7:30 p.m. Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-2966 fslt.org

Oct. 3 Tulsa Music Showcase Featuring Jesse Aycock, Paul Benjamin, Dustin Pittsley, Wink Burcham, Jacob Tovar, Desi & Cody, Jared Tyler and Beau Roberson of Pilgrim.

Presented by Horton Records of Tulsa. 18+ show. $10. Neumeier's Rib Room & Beer Garden, 817 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith.

Oct. 4 Charley Pride Tribute Concert for Injured Veterans The look and sound of Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Charley Pride performed by Branson artist and headliner David Mays evokes Pride's distinctive style in 24 songs from different phases of his storied career. The show will open with Lost in the ’50s tribute artists Hannah Ball and Missy Beauchaine. $20. 6 p.m. King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-649-8803 October 2014

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MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Oct. 4 The 2014 International Blues Challenge Neumeier's Rib Room and the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society present the 2014 International Blues Challenge. The winners will be entered in the 2015 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. The Blues Society invites a big audience to attend to help choose the best representatives of local blues performance to send to Memphis – and perhaps on to fame, festival appearances and recording contracts, Also consider making plans to attend the IBC in Memphis, a festival of emerging artists. $5. 7 p.m. Neumeier's Rib Room, 817 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-494-7427 Oct. 4 Fort Smith Symphony: Musical Kaleidoscope The season’s opening concert showcases the many “colors” of the orchestra with John Adams’ thrilling Short Ride in a Fast Machine and Ravel’s Bolero. The many sounds of the keyboard are explored by Rachmaninoff and Kodaly. Guest artist Lawrence Kaptain plays the cimbalom. Pianist Gleb Ivanov joins the orchestra for Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini, op. 43. Adult, $40 & $35; student, $20 & $15. 7:30 p.m. ArcBest Gleb Ivanov Corp. Performing Arts Center, Rogers and South 9th Street, Fort Smith 479-452-7575 fortsmithsymphony.org

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Lawrence Kaptain Oct. 4 Blue Fiddle and Cutthroat Trout in Concert An evening of stringed genius features two talented trios. Blue Fiddle features traditional Irish music by versatile musicians Tom Ware on, of course, a blue fiddle; John Lindquist on keyboards and Joe Hamilton on guitar.

Cutthroat Trout performs swing and gypsy jazz.

Randy Burden on guitar and Blue Fiddle mandolin; violinist Jarvis Holloway and Lance Thompson on bass and vocals make up Cutthroat Trout, who play period originals,

Cutthroat Trout innovative pop arrangements and jazz.

All of these musicians are known locally and widely for their mastery of musical styles and love of performance. Tickets are $15, $20 at the door. 8 p.m. Van Buren Fine Arts Center, 2001 Pointer Trail East, Van Buren, Ark. 479-471-4017 vbsd.us Oct. 4 Cajun Joe with the County and Gospel Band Cajun Joe and musicians play older country and gospel music. Open mic provided – musicians are welcome. Free. 6:30 p.m. Jenny Lind Community Center, Gate Nine Cut-off, U.S. 71 South, Jenny Lind, Ark. 479-462-3162 Oct. 5 Santana: The Corazon Tour For 40 years and as many albums later, Carlos Santana has sold more than 100 million records and reached more than 100 million fans at concerts worldwide. In 2010, Santana joined the Rolling Stones as the only musical acts in chart history to score at least one Top 10 album in every decade

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MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Oct. 10 Academy of the Arts Fall Children's Choir Concert Some 150 children in grades 3-6 participate in this exciting program from several Arkansas and Oklahoma schools. Students will be singing some of the best songs for children's choirs, including "I Bought Me a Cat" and "When I Sing an Allelu." The Show Choir Kidz, about 30 children who love to sing and dance, will also be performing. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. UAFS Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Reynolds Room, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7253 uafs.edu/academy

Oct. 13 Octubafest at UAFS The Department of Music and Theatre invites tuba and euphonium players throughout the region to help celebrate the instrument in this year's annual Octubafest. Musicians should bring their instruments to a 4 p.m. rehearsal for the concert.

Free. 7:30-8:30 p.m. UAFS Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Reynolds Room, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7972 Oct. 14 UAFS Choral Ensembles The UAFS Chorale and Women’s Chorus perform a concert that features folk songs from Cuba, historical texts from ancient church liturgy, AfricanAmerican spirituals and even Ozark folk songs. Dr. Rager H. Moore II is director of Choral Activities. $6.

7:30 p.m. Fort Smith Convention Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7300 uafs.universitytickets.com

Carlos Santana Academy Choirs beginning with the 1960s. Just the tone of his guitar is a musical signature recognized around the world.

Starting from the Fillmore West and from his epic Woodstock performance, Santana became and is a global superstar. Ticket prices and amenities are detailed on the AMP website and range from $40$130. 6 p.m. The Walmart AMP, 5079 West Northgate Road, Rogers, Ark. arkansasmusicpavilion.com

Little River Band Oct. 9 Little River Band in Concert The Australian Little River Band claimed their place as one of the great vocal bands of the ’70s and the ’80s. Chart success in America includes the singles “Reminiscing,” “Lady,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” and many more. Its current lineup brings new energy and arrangements to the classic hits whose words most of the audience will know and sing along to, making new memories for the audience out of each live performance. Tickets available online. $25; $32; $40. 7:30 p.m. Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 East Main Street, Alma, Ark. 479-632-2129 almapac.org

Oct. 10 Mary McDonald Music Series: Nigel Potts & Sarah Rose Taylor The Mary McDonald Music series continues with this concert by organist Nigel Potts and mezzosoprano Sarah Rose Taylor, featuring the music of Richard Wagner and Sir Edward Elgar. Based in New York, this husbandand-wife team have delighted audiences across four continents.

Free. 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, North 12th and B Streets, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-8919 1pres.org Potts & Tyler Oct. 12 Don Williams Concert The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce presents legend Don Williams, "The Gentle Giant," in concert.

The Country Music Hall of Fame member has nearly 20 No. 1 hits. Doors open at 5 p.m. Balcony $50; mezzanine $55; orchestra $50, $55 and $60. 6-8 p.m. Greenwood Arkansas Performing Arts Center, 515 West Gary Street, Greenwood, Ark. 479-996-6357, 800-965-9324 itickets.com

Oct. 9 Guitar-B-Que Singer-songwriters Jill and Jason Wagoner lead an open jam in Greenwood’s Bell Park. All novice and experienced vocalists and musicians are welcome to sit in. Concessions are available from Scooter's BBQ. Free. 7-9 p.m. Senator Ed Wilkinson Pavilion, Bell Park, 1050 Bell Park Road, Greenwood, Ark. 479-996-6357 Don Williams Facebook.com/GuitarBQue

Delta-v Oct. 16-21 Theatre@UA-Fort Smith presents Delta-v This original devised production explores the efforts invested in the journey toward happiness and fulfillment and what has to be left behind to get there. Rated PG-13 for brief adult language, this fantasy production is part of the UAFS Season of Entertainment. $6 at the UAFS Box Office. 7:30 p.m.

Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7300 uafs.universitytickets.com Oct. 23 Open Mic Night at Dewey’s Cafe Show off your writing, performance or musical skills at Dewey's Cafe Open Mic Night. Poets, musicians and other talented folks are invited to this casual fun event. Arrive early and sign up at the door. Feeling shy? Just stop by and enjoy watching the great undiscovered talents from the Fort Smith area. This event is open to all ages. Free. 7 p.m. Dewey's Cafe at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org October 2014

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MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Oct. 25 Sleeping Beauty Kids Sleeping Beauty Kids features the popular songs “Once Upon a Dream” and “I Wonder,” but is also filled with many new songs. Tickets are available online, by phone or at the door. 2-3 p.m. The Blue Lion, 101 North 2nd Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7300 uafs.universitytickets.com

Oct. 23 An Evening with the Stars This faculty variety show features 20 area professionals for a night of music, theater and dance. Highlights include classical music, show tunes and a special military tribute. 7:30-9 p.m.

UAFS Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7300 uafs.universitytickets.com Teri Dale Hansen

Shooter Jennings Oct. 24 Shooter Jennings He’s way beyond being just the son of outlaw great Waylon Jennings and singer Jesse Coulter. Shooter Jennings has both a tribute EP to George Jones and to Georgio Moroder being released this fall. Embraced by alt-country and outlaw country fans, capable of psychedelic rock, Shooter follows no rules. $25. 8 p.m. Choctaw Casino’s CentreStage Event Center, 3400 Choctaw Road, Pocola, Okla. 800-745-3000 ticketmaster.com

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Oct. 25 Fort Smith Symphony: Pops on Broadway When is Broadway better than Broadway?

When the best Broadway vocalists perform with an outstanding 90-piece symphony orchestra.

Experience classic Broadway live with the Fort Smith Symphony and vocalists Teri Dale Hansen and Jeremiah James. Borodin's dynamic Polovitsian Dances, the inspiration for the musical Kismet and the rollicking Capriccio Italien of Tchaikovsky, open this fabulous program, conducted by musical director John Jeter. Enjoy greatest hits from the Broadway shows “Chicago,” “Jersey Boys,” “My Fair Lady,” “Cats,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “La Cage aux Folles” and “Spamalot.” The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Chorale will join the symphony as guest artists. $35, $40; students $15, $20. 7:30 p.m. ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-452-5959 fortsmithsymphony.org

Oct. 27 Anything Goes This comedic musical penned by Cole Porter tells the story of Billy Crocker, a Wall Street broker who falls in love with fellow passenger Hope Harcourt while they are aboard an ocean liner sailing across the Atlantic. But Harcourt is engaged to be married to a British nobleman and Crocker must find a way to win her heart. This musical features Broadway standards like “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top” and, of course, “Anything Goes." $42-$45. 7:30 p.m. Fort Smith Convention Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7300 Oct. 31 Two-Year Colleges Choral Festival This annual choral festival culminates in a concert.

Free. 7-9 p.m. UAFS Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7543

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y husband and I are very passionate about traveling. As much as we love exploring new places together, we do a bit of traveling on our own, as well.

One of the very best things I’ve gotten out of my career in blogging is having opportunities to travel alone – there’s something freeing about just packing for yourself and not worrying about what everyone wants to do.

Last month, my son Jon David turned 10 and earlier this year I decided I wanted to do something extra special to celebrate his first decade. I planned a mother/son trip to my absolute favorite place – New York. Jon David has wanted to visit the Big Apple since he fell in love with the movie “Spiderman” at 3 years old, and I’ve been anxious for some one-on-one time with my son. Since having Lucy almost two years ago, I am always left feeling guilty about how much she demands my time. So, I started planning a trip he would never forget!

I planned our trip to last about 3½ days – it doesn’t sound like much, but trust me when I say that it’s the perfect amount of time. New York can be overwhelming and there is a ton of walking involved. And although the kiddos might seem bursting with energy at home, putting in miles worth of walking in a crowded city wears them right out.

I tried to warn Jon David about how crowded

the city would be, but it didn’t come close to preparing him. There was so much to look at, and so many people. Unlike in Arkansas, where he can run a block ahead of me and stay in my sights, he had to stay right by my side for fear of being separated. It helped to have pockets of downtime scheduled in our days – a couple hours in the hotel to play Legos in the afternoon gave his feet a rest and gave him a comforting feeling of familiarity. It can be tempting to jam pack your days so your kiddos get the full experience, but it doesn’t do them any good if they are exhausted and overwhelmed.

We stayed at a hotel a few blocks from NBC studios and about a 15-minute walk from Times Square. Don’t be tempted to book a Times Square hotel – NYC hotels are expensive enough, but Times Square is even worse. There are plenty of great hotels that are just a short walk away and it saves you a ton of money. It also gives you the opportunity to see a few different sights – Times Square is not the best that New York has to offer, that’s for sure! There are plenty of quieter, prettier spots if you branch out a bit.

We did all the usual stuff – Times Square, Broadway, the Statue of Liberty (Take the Staten Island Ferry for free and it goes right by it! Jon David loved it and we avoided lines.), and the 9/11 Memorial. But our favorite day was a

Jon David celebrates his 10th birthday at “The Today Show.” This required some research.

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The airport selfie.

lazy Sunday when we ventured over to the famed FAO Schwarz. It’s a really hands-on store, so even if you aren’t buying much, there is lots for the kids to do. Bonus – Dylan’s Candy Bar (a giant candy store your kids will love) and the iconic Serendipity 3 are just minutes away. It makes for a really fun, easy and fattening day.

Another great day was spent at the Museum of Natural History. There are exhibits that your kiddos will remember from “A Night At the Museum” and there’s a Shake Shack right around the corner for lunch. Central Park is directly across the street, so it’s an easy way to spend a fun and kid-friendly day!

I won’t lie – the trip was a blast, but also completely exhausting. But I’d do it a hundred times over. I hope I gave him some of his very best memories – and sparked just the beginning of his travels.

Blogger Kristan Roland is a proud housewife with a 10-year-old son and a sweet baby girl. confessionsofacookbookqueen.com.

Lego Lady Liberty at the Art of the Brick exhibit at the Discovery Museum in Times Square.

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KIDS CALENDAR Oct. 1-29 Way Out Wednesdays Preschool Story Time There will be stories, hand puppets, music, a craft, snacks and more. Free. 10 a.m. Wednesdays.

Mountainburg Public Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600 Oct. 1-29 Homeschoolers/Helping Hands Homeschoolers discuss topics of giving, helping and random acts of kindness through fun and activities.

There will be games, crafts, community help and more. Free. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Mountainburg Public Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600 Oct. 1-29 Cedarville Story Time Themes this month include football, pirates, trees and Halloween. Celebrate with crafts, stories, songs and snacks. 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Cedarville Public Library, 737 Pirates Way, Cedarville, Ark. 479-410-1853 Oct. 1-29 Preschool Story Time There will be stories, songs and crafts about home, fire safety, farm, bugs and Halloween. Free. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 1-29 Teen Time Have fun playing board games. Free. 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 1-29 Alma Toddler Story Time Learn about dinosaurs, bugs, monsters, pumpkins and Halloween with books, songs and crafts. Free. 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 Oct. 2 National Hispanic Month Fiesta Celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic-Americans. Free 4 p.m. Windsor Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-0405 Oct. 2-30 After School for All Ages Enjoy a variety of activities such as bingo, Legos, crafts and games. Free. 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 2 Kids Craft Time Make a school spirit necklace for homecoming week.

Free. 3:30 p.m. Cedarville Public Library, 737 Pirates Way, Cedarville, Ark 72932. 479-410-1853 Oct. 4 Children's Mountain Biking Day Bike maintenance, safety and guided bike rides on the Boston Mountain Multi-Use Trail. Take lunch. 9 a.m.4 p.m. Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-2469 Oct. 4 Medical Bingo Tweens and teens join Ms. Chris from UAMS for Med-

ical Bingo. Free. Noon. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 Oct. 6 Primetime Story Time: Fall is Here!

Stories, crafts, refreshments and other fun about autumn. Free. 6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 Oct. 7-28 Story Time/Toddlers Stories, crafts, music and snacks. Oct. 28 is special story time with Teresa Brewer, who will bring some of her farm animals. Free. 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 Oct. 7-28 Tween Tuesdays Games, computers, baking, crafts and more for ages 10 and up. Free. 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Mountainburg Public Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600 Oct. 7-28 Baby & Me Tuesdays Songs, finger plays and read-aloud books. Free. 10:30 a.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 7, 28 Club Scrub/Tweens & Teens Sign up is required for this Science Club program.

1:30 p.m. homeschoolers; 3:30 p.m. Teen Time. Free.

Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 8 River Valley BEST Robotics Competition This year’s theme is “Blade Runner,” which challenges teams to build a robot capable of transporting materials across a rugged landscape. Free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

UAFS Stubblefield Center, 5402 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7877 Oct. 11 Old Fort Days Dandies Try-Outs Eligible riders must be girls between the ages of 1213 for the Jr. Dandies, 14-20 for the Sr. Dandies, and cannot be married or have children. Riders must bring their horse, current coggins papers, birth certificate, parent or legal guardian (if under 18), class schedule and wear Western attire. 10 a.m. Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Boulevard, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-6176 Oct. 11 Star Wars Reads Day: Craft Time Fun Young Jedi Knights are encouraged to use the force to create Star Wars-inspired crafts and play games to defeat the Dark Side, while enjoying Jabba Juice and Wookiee Cookies. 1-3 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-646-3945 Oct. 12-18 Teen Read Week: Turn Dreams Into Reality at Your Library Any teen that checks out a book with the word "dream" in the title or description will be entered in a prize drawing. Books about careers count, as well. Free. All Fort Smith Public Library locations. 479-783-0229 October 2014

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KIDS CALENDAR Oct. 12-18 Teen Read Week Celebration/Collaborative Fiction Share creative control of a fictional tale – drop in to continue the story and see where it goes as it passes from one person to another. Free. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 Oct. 13 Cuentos para Niños en Español: Niños de todas las edades y sus familias están invitados a la Biblioteca principal a la hora de los cuentos gratis, incluiremos cuentos, historias, canciones, refranes y otras actividades divertidas en español. Ven y aprende acerca de la Biblioteca y lo que tiene para ofrecer a tu familia. Free. 6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 Oct. 13, 27 Laptime Story Time Geared toward children birth to 24 months old. There will be rhymes, songs, simple stories and lots of interactive fun. Free 10:30 a.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-646-3945 Oct. 14 Teen Time Learn how to turn “Dreams into Reality” with this guest who will provide information about teen employment. Free. 3:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 14 Duct Tape Lanyard Tweens and teens will make a handy duct-tape lanyards. 4 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 Oct. 14 Graphic Novel Writing for Teens Teens can learn the basics on how to get started with the graphic novel writing process. No drawing skill is needed to participate in this Teen Read Week workshop. Free. 5-7 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-646-3945 Oct. 16 Teen Read Week: I Dream of the Future U Patricia Richardson from UA-Fort Smith will share how the Upward Bound program can assist students in making college a reality. Also, learn of resources available with a library card to help you with college preparation. Free. 4 p.m. Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-0405 Oct. 16 Tweens & Teens Time The Teen Book Week theme is “Turn dreams into reality.” Paint your dreams and turn them into something real. Free. 3:30 p.m. Cedarville Public Library, 737 Pirates Way, Cedarville, Ark. 479-410-1853 Oct. 16 Page Turners’ Teen Book Club: Teen Read Week Author Visit Tamara Hart Heiner is the author of three young adult suspense novels, “Perilous” (2010), “Altercation” (2012) and “Inevitable” (2013), and “Deliverer,” a companion novel to the “Perilous” series. Her first non-fiction book about the Joplin tornado, “Tornado Warning,” was released in May. Heiner will discuss her books and how she began her writing career, as well as the different avenues of publication available 56 Entertainment Fort Smith October 2014

to writers today. Books will be available for sale and signing at the book club meeting. Free. 4 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org Oct. 17-19 The Little Prince Good Times Community Theatre League presents "The Little Prince." $8-$10. 7 p.m. Oct. 17-18; 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center, 100 Pirate Lane, Poteau, Okla. 918-647-3079 Facebook/good.communitytheatre Oct. 18 Clayton Camp: An Old-Fashioned Halloween Party Children and adults can star in the costume parade on the historic Clayton House grounds. Perch on the crescent moon for group photos. Have fun with “Snap the Apple” and other relay races, paint a pumpkin, design a black cat. Hear your fortune told, shape a popcorn ball, taste roasted pumpkin seeds and enjoy hearty snacks and cider. All ages will enjoy children’s literature specialist Dr. Janie Weber’s performance of an old “Jack Tale.” And all dramatic readers are welcome to join the round-robin reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven.” $5. 2-5 p.m. Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-3000 Oct. 18 Forensic Fingerprinting Ms. Chris from UAMS presents program on forensic fingerprinting for teens and tweens. Learn how human fingerprints are detailed, unique, difficult to alter and durable over the life of an individual. Free. Noon. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 Oct. 20 Bugs at the Library Mr. Tom will bring his displays and present information about insects and the way they live. Find out how you can become a collector, as well. Free. 3:30 p.m.

Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 20 LEGO Club Kids, tweens and teens can design, create and build unique creations with the Lego Club. Legos are provided. Free. 5-6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 Oct. 21 Spooky Glow Cups Tweens and teens will design their own Spooky Glow Cup. 4 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 Oct. 23 Surprise Movie Day For children, tweens and teens. Free. 1:30 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 Oct. 23 Halloween Party Costume contest, games, prizes, popcorn, nachos – and candy! 3-5 p.m. Mountainburg Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600 Oct. 25 Dwight Mission Fall Festival Hayrides, carnival style games, graveyard tales and refreshments at this family-friendly event. Free. 6:30-

8:30 p.m. Dwight Mission Camp, 100995 South 4590 Road, Vian, Okla. 918-775-2018 Oct. 25 Main Street Trick-or-Treat Children are invited to call on the merchants of Main Street. Some of the Main Street Cruiser motorcyclists may also park at the curb to distribute candy from their saddlebags. Free. Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. Oct. 25 Kids Costume Contest Contest will be divided by age. Prizes for top contestants. Free. 1-3 p.m. BrickCity Emporium, 3215 South 74th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-434-5858 Oct. 25 UAFS Haunted Union Carnival-style family event features Union-wide spooky activities, as well as a trunk-or-treat in the parking lot, where more than 20 student organizations will decorate their cars with Halloween themes and pass out candy. Free. 6-10 p.m. Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, UA-Fort Smith, 800 North 49th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7025 uafs.org Oct. 27 Sound of Music Preview The UA-Fort Smith Academy of the Arts will present a preview its production of “The Sound of Music.” Free.

6 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 27 N'Quad (Not Quite Adults) Book Club Share a current read or learn of a potential one from their peers. Free. 3:30 p.m. Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-0405 Oct. 27 Bingo for Books: Halloween Edition Winners will be able to select a book from a selection of children’s and teen titles. Free. 6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 Oct. 29 Halloween Story Time Special story program for preschoolers, featuring stories, crafts and treats. Costumes are fun but optional.

Free. 10:30 a.m. Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-484-5650 Oct. 29 Cedarville Halloween Party Read, sing, snack and make crafts. Free. 10 a.m.

Cedarville Public Library, 737 Pirates Way, Cedarville, Ark. 479-410-1853 Oct. 31 Halloween Fun Stop by for a sweet treat or a sneaky trick! Free. 3:305 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 Oct. 31 Evangel Temple Fall Festival An alternative to trick-or-treating for the entire family.

Games with prizes and thousands of pieces of candy will be given away. Children are encouraged to wear fun costumes. Free. 6-8 p.m. Evangel Temple Assembly of God Church, Towson and Dodson Avenues, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-782-9121 excitinget.com

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CALENDAR of events An American in Venice: Whistler and His Legacy On Oct. 2, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum will hold an opening reception for the exhibit An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. Whistler, an American artist, arrived in Italy in 1879 with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create 12 etchings of Venice. Over the ensuing James Abbott McNeill Whistler The Palaces, 1879 14 months, the artist produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibit presents 12 works by Whistler, which are placed alongside approximately 25 works of his followers who were practicing in Italy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The juxtaposition of these works allows the viewer to appreciate both Whistler’s innovations and the different ways in which his work affected the artists who followed him. While artists such as Mortimer Menpes and Joseph Pennell still enjoy a modicum of fame, other artists in this exhibit, like Minna Bolingbroke, have faded. Whistler’s legacy lies in his far-reaching vision for both his medium and his subject, which has made his art significant for a remarkably broad range of colleagues. Refreshments will be provided.

Members free, non-members: $5. 5-7 p.m. Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, 1601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-784-2787 fsram.org

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If All Arkansas Read the Same Book Author Visit: Daniel Black Set in rural Arkansas in the 1940s, Perfect Peace by Arkansas native Daniel Black tells the story of a child named Perfect, the seventh child in the Peace family. Through her life, the Peace family is forced to question everything they know about gender, sexuality, unconditional love and fulfillment. “Perfect Peace” has been named the 2014 If All Arkansas Read the Same Book selection by the Arkansas Center for the Book at the Arkansas State Library. Black teaches African-American Studies at Clark Atlanta University. Check out a copy of the book at the library before the program so you can add to the discussion. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. This project is funded by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. Free. 7 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org

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Oct. 1 Prescription Error Awareness Pharmacist Michael Thames will talk about what to watch for when getting prescriptions filled, how to take medications properly and what to ask your pharmacist. $5. 1 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 1-31 Halloween Photo Booth Take some spooktacular photos at BrickCity’s Halloween photo booth. Free. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. BrickCity Emporium, 3215 South 74th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-434-5858 brickcityemporium.com Oct. 1-31 Paintings by Nancy Farrell An exhibit featuring the original paintings of Nancy S. Farrell, a retired art professor. The natural beauty and the distinct characteristics of various locations of Arkansas is the focus for her oil and watercolor paintings. Some of her landscapes include “White Rock,” “Natural Dam,” “Fall at Mount Magazine,” “A View of the Mulberry River,” “London Creek” at Winslow and “Cedar Falls” at Petit Jean State Park. Her work is included in museum and several private collections in the South. Free. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 Oct. 1-31 Paintings by Maggie Malloy New paintings by Fort Smith artist Maggie Malloy will be on display. Malloy reinvented herself in 2004 – leaving a long career in nonprofit management, the study of art became her new challenge. The largest body of her work is in oil and painted primarily from a collection of her favorite photos. Studies from National Geographic and a photograph taken locally by Bryan Fowler of the Blood Moon are principal subjects that will be on display. Free. Dewey’s Cafe at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 Oct. 1-31 Miller Branch Artist of the Month – Cindy Sugg Artist Cindy Sugg is a lover of nature and is inspired to paint by many subjects in the Fort Smith area. Oils and pastels are her media of choice in her art; her focus is on landscapes and flowers. Her art may also be viewed at Michael’s Mansion and the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-646-3945 Oct. 2 Breast Cancer Risk Factors: Facts or Myths Aida Jones, APN, from Sparks Oncology will discuss the most common misconceptions and facts about breast cancer. Sponsored by Sparks Oncology. Call for reservations. Free. 5:30 p.m. Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-782-6302 reynoldscancersupporthouse.org Oct. 2 Jewelry Making: Clay Baubles Led by local artist Shana Laser. Some materials included in the fee. $45. 6 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning October 2014 Entertainment Fort Smith 57

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test will held by the Fort Smith chapter of the American Advertising Federation to support UA-Fort Smith students in the advertising/graphic design programs, paying entry fees to local and national competitions.

A free barbecue follows the tournament. Call Melody Harshbarger to register. $260 per 4-person team. 11 a.m. Deer Trails Golf Course at Chaffee Crossing, 11707 Custer Boulevard, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-4590474

The Fort Smith Noon Exchange Club will honor two of the city’s dedicated public servants at its annual Hometown Heroes Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Also known as the Noon Exchange Steak Dinner, the event will celebrate local emergency responders and the organization’s commitment to community service. Noon Exchange Club members and guests will enjoy a delicious prime rib dinner prepared by Bruce-Terri Stars & Stripes Catering Service. 50/50 tickets also will be for sale, giving guests the chance to win big, while supporting the FSNE Foundation, which funds Noon Exchange community service projects. Individual tickets will be $5 or six tickets for $20. The awards presentation will follow, carrying on Noon Exchange’s long-standing tradition of honoring exceptional individuals who serve the community. Fort Smith firefighter Evan Mallard and Fort Smith EMT Christy Hill will be recognized during the Hometown Heroes ceremony where they will be presented the 2014 Firefighter of the Year and EMT of the Year Awards, respectively. $20 nonmembers; free for members. 6 p.m. Kay Rodgers Park Expo Center, Midland Blvd., Fort

Oct. 3 Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Grand Opening Tours Discover an all-in-one experience for patients needing total joint replacement. The new Mercy Orthopedic Hospital includes everything from pre-op screening areas to post-op rehab care to help patients get back on their feet faster. Open house event. Free. 2-6 p.m.

Mercy Orthopedic Hospital, 3601 South 79th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-314-6000 mercy.net/fortsmith

Oct. 2-23 Intro to Excel Create and format an Excel worksheet, open existing spreadsheets, work with cells, save a spreadsheet, use the fill handle, create formulas and more. Basic computer, Internet and keyboarding skills required. $40.

6-8 p.m. Thursdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning

Oct. 3-4 29th Annual Oktoberfest Presented by the Knights of Columbus to benefit the Gregory Kistler Treatment Center, this is Fort Smith’s longest-running Oktoberfest, with a German biergarten, games for children, arts & crafts, a silent auction and entertainment by Gary Hutchison and Oreo Blue, both nights. Donations accepted at the gate.

5:30-11 p.m. Oct. 3; 2-11 p.m Oct. 4 with Happy Brat Hour from 3-4:30 p.m. Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-883-1698 kistlercenter.org

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Oct. 2-Nov. 20 Danse Orientale Belly dance builds strength, flexibility and feminine grace. This class offers a thorough warm-up, basic belly dance technique, drills, finger cymbals and choreography. $50. 6:45-8 p.m. Thursdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 2-30 Yoga at the Park These beginner-level yoga classes help with breathing, focus, lowers blood pressure and improves range of motion. Yoga mats are provided at no extra charge. $5. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Creekmore Park Community Building, 3301 South M Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-459-2187 Oct. 3 Crochet and Knitting Class All experience levels are welcome. Take yarn and size G or H hook. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 3 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma Red Shoe Shindig “Who’s that in the great red shoes?” It will be the question on everyone’s lips as masked guests mingle at the Red Shoe Shindig presents the Italian Masquerade Ball” benefitting the Ronald McDonald Family 58 Entertainment Fort Smith October 2014

Room at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. Partygoers are invited to don Italian style masks with their best red shoes and cocktail attire. Enjoy speciality cocktails, a sit-down dinner prepared by Chef Steven Brooks of Cooking Today on KNWA, a live auction with fabulous trips, fun events, jewelry from Newton’s Jewelers and more. After dinner, the dance floor opens for more fun. All proceeds from the Red Shoe Shindig go directly to the Ronald McDonald Family Room in Fort Smith. The family room is a place of respite inside the hospital for parents of hospitalized newborns and children. Call or go online for tickets. $125. 6:30 p.m. EpiCenter at MovieLounge, 7601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-756-5600 rmhcofarkoma.org/shindig Oct. 3 Fest of Ale This annual fundraiser supporting Girls Inc. offers more than 100 varieties of specialty craft beers and other favorites to sample, with a particular focus on local breweries. Local restaurants offer a variety of food samplings, as well, to enjoy throughout the evening. Live entertainment also is included. VIP ticket holders will have the option to sample specialty wines and have an exclusive food sampling from AJ’s Oyster House. All proceeds benefit Girls Inc. of Fort Smith.

Tickets can be purchased online by phone or at Girls Inc., 1415 Old Greenwood Road. $45; $75 VIP ticket.

6 p.m. Holiday Inn City Center, 700 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-782-0375 girlsincfortsmith.org Oct. 3 84th Annual City Championship Tennis Tournament Singles and doubles tournament for both juniors and adults. Entries may be picked up at the Fort Smith Athletic Club. 3:30 p.m. Fort Smith Athletic Club, 5400 Gary Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-452-4031 fsathleticclub.com Oct. 3 3rd Annual Shanksville Open Golf Tournament A golf tournament with the added attractions of a longest drive prize and closest to the pin putting con-

Oct. 3 First Friday Night Dance This fun dance event features an array of music oriented toward ballroom, Latin, swing and polka dancers, all in a smoke-free environment. Dance instructors will be present to offer assistance. $5. 8-10 p.m. Eagles Ballroom, 3321 South 66th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-629-4736

Oct. 3-12 Home Builders Showcase Home and Parade of Homes The 2014 Showcase Home is the centerpiece of the Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders Parade of Homes. An open house will be held daily at the Showcase Home in the Stone Brook subdivision at Chaffee Crossing, built by member Carrington Creek Homes. Also tour a list of other fine homes constructed by members of this professional home construction association. Every home is on the market and the member builders have upheld the highest standards of fine, energy efficient home construction with the most current architectural design and living comfort. Free. 1-7 p.m. Showcase Home at Stonebrook, Chaffee Crossing, Massard Road, south of Zero Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-452-6213 fortsmithhomebuilders.com Oct. 4 Children's Emergency Shelter Train Excursion The CES Express is a unique and exclusive dinner train event that promises an evening of dining, drinks, entertainment and fun on (and off) the rails of the Arkansas Missouri Excursion Train. Enjoy the scenic round-trip excursion through the Boston Mountains in first-class or dome seating cars. The event will include a round-trip excursion train ride from Van Buren to Fayetteville, with dinner and entertainment at UARK Bowl in Fayetteville. 4 p.m. Arkansas and Missouri

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Railroad Depot in Van Buren, Van Buren Depot, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-242-5771 childrensemergencyshelter.org Oct. 4 Astronomy Day Members of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Astronomical Society will give astronomy talks and presentations and astronomy displays will be available from noon to 4 p.m. inside the nature center. End the day with a star party at night on the north side of Wells Lake at dusk, where telescopes will be set up to view the night sky. Free. Sunset. River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-452-3993 rivervalleynaturecenter.com Oct. 4 Runnin' With The Law This is event is to foster community and law enforcement relations with a family-oriented fun run. This event will develop a closer relationship with the dedicated mean and women of the Fort Smith Police Department and the community it serves. All proceeds will benefit the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and the Fort Smith Police Department. Register online. $15. 8 a.m.-noon. Ben Geren Regional Park, Pavilion 2, at the 1.5-mile walking track, 7200 Zero Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-650-1560 cpa.fortsmithpd.org/2014-runnin-law-fun-run/ Oct. 4 Komen Ozark Paint the Park Pink 8 This one-mile family fun walk is to raise breast cancer awareness. Proceeds help provide funding for breast health services in the River Valley and surrounding communities. Seventy-five percent of net proceeds will support cancer education, screening and diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, mastectomies, breast health navigators, supplies, support programs and emergency funding within a 10-county service area. Twenty-five percent of net proceeds are directly invested in breast cancer research through the Susan G. Komen grants program. In 2014, Komen Ozark granted $670,433 to 12 local organizations and has awarded more than $8 million in the affiliate’s 16year history. Additionally, more than $2 million has been invested to research to find the cures. Register or print a paper registration online. $20. 8:15 a.m.-12 a.m. UA-Fort Smith Bell Tower, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-430-4635 komenozark.org Oct. 4 Presentation on Niloak Pottery with David Gifford The leading authority on Niloak Pottery, David Edwin Gifford will give a presentation that complements the exhibit, Niloak Pottery: An Arkansas Craft. Arkansas’ best-known pottery, Niloak was made primarily in Benton and Saline counties from 1909 to the late 1940s. On display are highlights from the museum’s collection, as well as Gifford’s personal collection, and includes the swirl patterned art pottery known as Missionware, Hywood Art Pottery and industrial castware.

Gifford is a historian, author and curator of the American Art Pottery Movement. He specializes in the history of commercial manufacturing of art pottery in Arkansas. Gifford operates arkansaspottery.com and resides in Little Rock. The presentation is offered free with museum admission. $5 adults, $2 children, under age 6 are free. 1 p.m. Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-7841 fortsmithmuseum.com October 2014

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Crawford County Chronicles: Attack on Van Buren This two-day, Civil War commemorative event focuses on the 1862 Union attack on Van Buren, where Confederate forces had retreated following the Battle of Prairie Grove.

The Oct. 4 program will include artillery, infantry and civilian demonstrations and programs, which will take place at the top of the hour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout the day. On Oct. 5, Tom Wing, Drennen-Scott director, will present a lecture at 1:30 and 3 p.m., elaborating on the 1862 raid and analyze the connections of the Drennen-Scott family. Limited parking is available at the Visitor Center located on the DSHS property. Those attending may also park at the Crawford County Courthouse, which is two blocks from the DrennenScott Historic Site. The Crawford County Chronicles series provides monthly speakers on a variety of topics. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Drennen-Scott Historic Site, 221 North 3rd Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-262-2750

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Oct. 4 Small Business Workshop Designed to support small, home-based and microbusinesses in the River Valley. Hear from local experts in the fields of taxation, finance, marketing and governance. Lunch is included in the fee and features a discussion with local small-business owner Michelle Cernak on what makes her business successful. $65.

8:30 a.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 Oct. 4 16th Annual John Marquez Memorial Golf Tourney Proceeds benefit Hunter Marquez, the daughter of this memorial tournament’s namesake. Shotgun start with a $100 hole-in-one prize, a closest-to-pin prize, a longest drive prize and a two-flight payout. Door prizes, dinner and refreshments. Two-person scramble: $125/team. 8 a.m. Ben Geren Golf Course, 7200 Zero Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-629-4993, 479-883-6191 sebastiancountysheriff.com Oct. 4, 11 Scrapbooking the Digital Way Use a popular online tool to create and print a finished album with your own pictures, customized text and many designs to choose from. The tool is digital, but the result is a hardcover scrapbook. Account setup is free, book production is additional cost. $35. 9 a.m.

UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 Oct. 4 Herman Udouj Trail Opening Hardwood Tree Museum will be hosting its dedication and official opening of the Herman Udouj Memorial Trail. Free. 2 p.m. River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-452-3993 Oct. 5 TrailBlazers Hike to Devil’s Den TrailBlazers Hiking Club begins its 13th season at 60 Entertainment Fort Smith October 2014

Devil’s Den State Park with short hikes along the familiar trails and a potluck/wiener roast. The club will furnish hot dogs and the trimmings, but take a side dish to share and your own beverages. Free. 2:30-6 p.m. Devils Den State Park, 1133 Arkansas 170, Winslow, Ark. 479-646-9562 thcfs.com Oct. 5, 19 Belle Grove Historic District Walking Tour Fort Smith’s Belle Grove Historic District boasts the largest variety of Victorian architectural styles of any historic district in the state, and is one of the most diverse districts in the nation. Carry a booklet that provides architectural information on each home and a guide will share the colorful known details of the early residents as you stroll from home to home. Learn Fort Smith history in this enjoyable way through the stories (and some myths) about the bankers, saloon owners, cotton merchants, railroad conductors and more who lived in these irreplaceable historic structures. The tour begins in the Clayton House front yard and covers up to 12 blocks. $5. 2:30 p.m. Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-7000 claytonhouse.org Oct. 6 Remove Toxins from your Life Learn about toxins in makeup, cleaning products and even learn how to remove toxic people from your life.

Free. 5:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 6 Western Arkansas Ballet Inaugural Golf Classic Teams of four will play an 18-hole scramble, competing for great prizes including free golf at Pinnacle Country Club, Hardscrabble Country Club, Fayetteville Country Club and Fianna Hills Country Club. Two levels of sponsorships also are available that will offer excellent exposure for local businesses: hole sponsorships are $100 and contest sponsorships are $250. Entry fee includes golf, cart, range balls, tee

prize, lunch and beverages. $100 per player. 11:30 a.m. Eagle Crest Golf Club, 542 Edwards Road, Alma, Ark. 479-785-0152 waballet.org Oct. 6 Book Talk The selection for Book Talk is “Perfect Peace” by Daniel Black. This is The All Arkansas Reads Book for 2014. The author will be the guest of the library to discuss his book. This program is sponsored by the Arkansas State Library. Free. 7 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 7 Square Dance Classes Begin If the last time you tried square dancing was as a kid, don't you think its time to give it a whirl again? The Skokos Promenaders Square Dance Club will be the hosts and angels (helpers). Experienced dancers will dance when class is over. Everyone is welcome to stay and watch. Classes will be taught by experienced caller Jay King, who makes dancing fun for everyone.

Those who have never tried a square dance class are in for the time of their lives. $2.50. 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Tuesdays. Kibler Methodist Church Skokos Building, 19 East Kibler Hwy., Alma, Ark. 479-474-8500 Oct. 7 Qigong Intermediate Building on the techniques introduced in Qigong for Beginners, this intermediate class will add new movements to help create a longer routine. Qigong is an ancient form of self-healing and breathing exercises that can lead to improved circulation, reduced stress and restored health. $25. 6-9 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 7-28 Which Wine When? Pairing Food and Wines Explore red and white wines, sweet, dry and sparkling wines – and learn to pair them with foods like a pro in this four-session class. Local winemaker John Trickett explains how wine is made and why wines taste the way they do. Wine tasting between classes is required, so you will love to do your homework, Must be 21 or older. $35. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 7-21 The Listening Miracle Wouldn’t your life be better if people just listened – or maybe if you listened as well? Discover the five mistakes that make good listening impossible, the four keys that will get anyone to listen better, and the one secret that turns stressful conflict into cooperation.

Improve everyday communication in this three-session class with Phillip Kropp, who has been teaching listening and conflict-resolution skills for nearly 20 years. $35. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 6-27 Monday Night Dance Lessons Mike and Lisa Lawrence teach beginners dance lessons in foxtrot and advanced lessons in mambo/salsa.

The dress attire is casual. $5. 6:30-7:30 advance; 7:30-9 p.m. beginners. Eagles Ballroom, 3321 South 66th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-629-4736

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS vorite books. Free. 1 p.m. Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-484-5650 fortsmithlibrary.org Oct. 8 Computer Repair Class Barry Tabor will teach two free computer repair classes on how to diagnose problems and fix them.

Adults and seniors. Register early. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 Oct. 9 Jewelry Making: More Clay Baubles Get more practice and learn new skills as you mold clay into finely crafted pendants, earrings or other jewelry. Go home with a finished piece to wear or give as a gift. $45. 6-9 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning

Annual Van Buren Fall Festival Hundreds of exhibitors will be displaying fine artwork, handcrafted items, antiques and collectibles in this historic Main Street art fair held each autumn in Van Buren. Each day, there will be additional entertainment on the street, such as the Spike 22 Academy mixed martial art demonstrations. Each night, bands perform on an outdoor stage near the train depot. Judge Parker headlines with Smokin’ Crawdad and other local acts. Take a lawn chair. The A&M Railroad offers excursions from Van Buren to Winslow and back from about 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The antique stores, art galleries, boutiques and eateries of Main Street will be open as well. All day. Downtown area, Main Street, Van Buren, Ark.

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Oct. 7 October Town Hall Meeting Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and members of the board of directors conduct this monthly town hall meeting, designed to provide citizens with an opportunity to present policy ideas for the betterment of Fort Smith, ask policy questions or lodge complaints that have not been resolved by staff to the citizen’s satisfaction. These town hall sessions occur monthly after the board’s first business meeting. Free. 6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Schools Service Center, 3205 Jenny Lind Road, Building B, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-2501 Oct. 7 Following Gipsy: Fall Fashion Extravaganza Features the Younique makeup artistry of Sherry Hensley and Aneisha Rush. This live fashion show will include special event pricing, fabulous food, prizes and makeovers. Doors open at 6 p.m. for previews.

Customers age 21 and up will receive a complimentary martini to be redeemed at Papa’s Pub on Garrison the following Thursday for Glamour on Garrison. Free.

6-8:30 p.m. Gipsy Chics, 5002 Alma Highway, Van Buren, Ark. 479-739-4314 Facebook.com/gipsychics Oct. 7 Execution Anniversary of Seaborn Kalijah, alias Seaborn Green and Silas Hampton In the 1800s, hanging was the only method of execution used by the federal court at Fort Smith. Between 1873 and 1896, 86 people were executed on the gallows. On anniversary dates of executions, Fort Smith 62 Entertainment Fort Smith October 2014

National Historic Site offers interpretive programs that include an overview of the condemned and their victims, the federal court and how an execution was conducted. Free. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fort Smith National Historic Site, 301 Parker Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-3961 nps.gov/fosm Oct. 7, 8 Lunch & Learn: Orthopedic Lecture Series In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Jody Bradshaw will discuss partial knee replacements using the robotic surgery system available at Sparks Regional Medical Center.

Then, in Part 2, Dr. John Harp will discuss treatment options including minimally invasive hip replacements using robotic surgery at Sparks. Call or go online to register. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Shuffield Education Center, Sparks Regional Medical Center, 1001 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-709-3627 sparkshealth.com Oct. 8 Fat Burning Chiropractor Dr. Betty Jo Clark discusses fat-burning strategies, including diet ideas, good nutrition and exercise to get you started or keep you going. $5. 1 p.m.

UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 Oct. 8 The Dallas Branch Book Club Fun, relaxed discussion group about favorite reads.

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Oct. 9 Glamour on Garrison Girls Night Out Glamour on Garrison begins its inaugural Girls Night Out at Papa’s Pub. Go dressed up for drink specials, prizes from Gipsy Chics Boutique and Younique by Sherry. Attend the Fashion Show at Gipsy Chic’s on Oct. 7 and receive a complimentary martini that can be redeemed at this event. Bring a ladies coat or jacket to be entered for raffle prizes. 7-9 p.m. Papa’s Pub, 506 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-883-6864 Oct. 10 Evening on the River Take part in this casual tour to view the river at dark.

This will be a short, one-hour stroll along the Arkansas River at dusk. Space is limited and registration is required. Tours will be at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm. River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-452-3993 Oct. 10 Discover Webmail If you think your e-mail skills can benefit from an update or a reboot, this class is for you. $20. 1-4 p.m.

UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 Oct. 10 Saving Paws Benefit: 10 Years of Rescuing and Adopting Homeless Animals Ahimsa Rescue Foundation, a 501(c)3 established in 2004 to rescue and place of abused, unwanted and abandoned companion animals, will celebrate its 10th birthday at its fifth annual Saving Paws benefit. An evening of food and drink catered by 21 West End with entertainment by host, comic and ARF volunteer Doug Shadell will have a sweet ending at a homemade dessert bar. The birthday party will feature bidding for a highly collectible Blue Dog print by George Rodrigue, custom-framed by Art of Framing and auctioned off by auctioneer-extraordinaire Jan Nordin. All proceeds will be used for rescue and care of animals as there are no employees or paid staff. ARF adopts approximately 150 animals yearly. All pets are spayed or neutered and receive all necessary medical care before placement in carefully screened, approved homes. Once an animal passes through the adoption program, Ahimsa is responsible for them for life. $50 or $500 for tables for eight. 6-10 p.m. The Blue Lion, 101 North 2nd Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 918-427-7404 ahimsarescuefoundation.org

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 10 Small Business Forum: Ask the Experts Experts in five different areas will discuss topics concerning small business ownership, management and best practices. Participants will then have the opportunity to get answers from those experts: an attorney, a certified public accountant, a marketing specialist, a business startup consultant, and a bank vice president. Co-sponsored by Arvest Bank’s Fort Smith Business Resource Center. Seating is limited; call or go online for required registration. Free. 10 a.m.-noon Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-356-2067 asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events/ Oct. 10-11 Triangles, Circles, and Squares ... Oh My! The Belle Point Quilt Guild-sponsored biennial 2014 quilt show will feature special exhibits, vendors mall, door prizes, small quilt silent auction, 30th anniversary donation quilt and a judged show. Lunch will be available. $5. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 10; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11.

Fort Smith Convention Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-8098 bellepointquiltersguild.org Oct. 10-11 Art in the Park Show & Festival This exhibit and festival celebrates local artists and artisans with exhibits and artworks offered for sale. The juried event present outstanding works of art and a sale to benefit the Salvation Army. The festival begins with a reception to meet the featured artists. An emporium area offers even more diverse exhibit and sale.

Call Pat Little for emporium applications. Artist reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 10; festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fort Smith River Park Events Building, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-459-1459 Oct. 10 Bingo for Books Meet new friends and win books by playing Bingo!

Everyone will go home with at least one book. 10-11 a.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 10, 24 Redwork All experience levels welcome. Take your own supplies. Free. 1-3 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 11 Cool Cars and Hot Chili!

Sallisaw Main Street hosts its ninth annual Cruizin’ 64 Car Show and Chilli Cook-Off, which features many activities for all ages. Go online for information about competing in the car show, chili cook off, talent show, or being a vendor. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Downtown Sallisaw, Okla. 918-775-9555 sallisawmainstreet.org Oct. 11 Judge Isaac C. Parker’s Birthday Party Celebrate legendary Judge Isaac C. Parker’s 176th birthday with cake, punch and activities for the family.

Judge Parker sat on the bench of the Federal Court at Fort Smith during the most famous – and dangerous – time in our city’s history. Attendees will even get a chance to speak with the judge, portrayed by Floyd Robison. Free. 2-4 p.m. Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-7841 fortsmithmuseum.com 64 Entertainment Fort Smith October 2014

Oct. 11 TrailBlazers Hike to Alma Trail There are bluff lines, boulder fields, small streams, seasonal waterfall, historic structures and artifacts, and views of the lake along this 3.6-mile trail, which is rated moderate. 8 a.m. Lake Alma Wildlife Observation and Trail Park, Mountain Grove Road, Alma, Ark. 479-646-9562 thcfs.com Oct. 12 25th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Don and Carol Hutchings Pastor Don and Carol Hutchings came to Evangel Temple in 1989 from Hot Springs, Ark., where they had been pastoring Lakeview Assembly of God for seven years. The Rev. Hutchings has served on many community boards and as a Fort Smith city director for four years. Free. 10:45 a.m.- noon. Evangel Temple Assembly of God sanctuary, Towson and Dodson Avenues, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-782-9121 excitinget.com Oct. 12 Buried Treasure Graveside Tales Join historical re-enactors portraying citizens of Greenwood at this graveside event. Meet mercantile owners the Dawsons and Stewarts, Dr. Charles Bailey, pharmacist Jake Stewart, pioneer daughter Loucinda Cauthron Tatum, Realtor and insurer Charles Bell, mine owners Isaac and Myrtle Mae Lewis and brothers-in-law Bud Hannah and H.W. McAlister, killed in the same mine disaster. Presented by the South Sebastian County Historical Society. Free. 2 p.m. Greenwood Memorial Cemetery (City Cemetery), Intersection of Bell Road and Gary Street, Greenwood, Ark. 479-996-6357 facebook.com/OldJailMuseum Oct. 12 Museum Birthday Celebration of William H.H. Clayton Drop by for free tours of the authentically restored Clayton House during this celebration of the 174th birthday of William Henry Harrison Clayton. Meet famed prosecutor of Fort Smith’s frontier era, portrayed by Belle Grove Historic District resident David Kerr. Enjoy cake, music and a slideshow about the Civil War soldier, founder of many of Arkansas’ first public schools, Grand Master Mason, U.S. Attorney, and ultimately U.S. judge and chief justice of the U.S. Court of Appeals of Indian Territory. Clayton delivered Oklahoma’s state constitution to President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907. Born in 1840, Clayton lived to 1920 and is buried at Fort Smith’s National Cemetery. Touring hours are noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Free. 1-4 p.m. Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-3000

panel will explore abuse and its impacts, as well as how service providers, employers and public servants can help assist women in empowering themselves.

Zonta Club of Fort Smith is sponsoring this discussion in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Zonta Says No campaign against violence against women and the upcoming 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library Community Room, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-226-1155 zontafortsmith.com Oct. 13-22 MS Word 2013 Level 1 Introductory training of Excel 2013 and beginninglevel skills ideal for the newer computer user who wants to become well versed in Excel. Typing skills are needed. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays. $80 fee includes textbook and USB drive. 5-7:55 p.m.

Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-1232 Oct. 14 Book Talk The selection is “The Boleyn King” by Laura Andersen.

Andersen has created an exciting action-driven book containing both intrigue and romance. Free. 6 p.m.

Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 Oct. 14 Intro to the iPad Get to know your new iPad, including basic concepts and how to download apps. $20. 6 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 14 Financial Management for Women Learn to handle your finances proactively with a little help from a veteran financial manager. Ann Kinder will talk about investment strategies, risk awareness and portfolio diversification. $35. 6 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 14-Nov. 4 Small Business Technology: Find Free Stuff!

Learn to engage your clients and grow your business using free tools available on the web. Define your business technology needs and determine what tools work best for you. Includes an introduction to Cloud technologies. $40. 10 a.m. Tuesdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning

Oct. 13 American Legion Post 31 Dinner Meeting Guest speakers Michael Thames and Ms. Susan Owens from Peachtree Hospice will present a program on prescription medication. Post 31 also has a coffee and donut event each Monday at 7:30 a.m. Dinner $5. 6:30-8 p.m. American Legion Post 31, 4901 Midland Boulevard, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-782-6719

Oct. 14-Nov. 11 MS PowerPoint 2013 Thorough training of PowerPoint 2013, including introductory and intermediate skills, ideal for the beginning or mid-beginning PowerPoint user. $80, includes textbook and USB drive. 8-9:25 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-1232

Oct. 13 Domestic Violence Panel Zonta Club of Fort Smith presents this panel discussion on domestic violence. Scheduled panelists include Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue, Fort Smith Police detective Kyle Story and Jennifer Hallum, executive director of the Crisis Intervention Center. The

Oct. 14-Nov. 11 MS Excel Level 1 Class covers beginning-level skills and is ideal for the newer computer user. $80, includes textbook and USB drive. 9:30 -10:55 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-1232

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 14-Nov. 11 Windows 8.1 Basic computer maintenance and security is introduced in this class for beginning computer users. $80, includes textbook and USB drive. 11 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-1232 Oct. 14-Nov. 18 Yoga Learn to relax body and mind while improving flexibility, body alignment, strength and coordination through hatha-style yoga conditioning. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. Mats provided.

Some participants may start with chair yoga to aid balance. $35. 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 15 Women’s Health Center Registered nurse Chris Roberts and representatives from the Women’s Center at Sparks will discuss women’s health in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, with topics to include genetics, breast health and bone density. $5. 1 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 15 Building a Computer Barry Tabor will conduct a study on “How to Select a Used Computer,” inspect it and repair it if necessary.

Space is limited, so sign up early. Free. 2-4 p.m.

Mountainburg Public Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600 Oct. 15 Western Arkansas Human Resource Association 2014 Leadership Conference This conference will include eight break-out sessions, including Emotional Intelligence: Professional Skill by Dr. Kim Gordon of UAFS and HR Trends; Legal Challenges in HR by Ben Shipley, J.D., of Gross, Gunter, Witherspoon and Galchus. Each of these sessions is designed to grow your leadership and professional skills. Razorback legend Sidney Moncrief will be the featured keynote speaker, with a presentation entitled “Step Up to Greatness.” HRCI credit is available for the sessions. $50. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. UAFS Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7782 wahra.com Oct. 15-29 Learn to Draw: Light and Shadows Build on a foundation of basic drawing techniques using charcoal, pastels and conte crayon. Discover lighting and rendering techniques and understand how to use value studies in defining the light in your subject. Basic drawing supplies provided for first session. Class limited to 10; register early. $65. 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 15-Nov. 5 Learn Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator gives freedom of total creation. Learn to digitally draw with a wide set of tools such as the pen tool, line tools, shape tools and thousands of colors. $55. 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. UAFS Center for Life66 Entertainment Fort Smith October 2014

long Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 16 Hometown History Spend the day exploring history in and around your own hometown. Start with a visit to the DrennenScott Historic Site in Van Buren, then cross the river and head to downtown Fort Smith. After lunch, visit the Fort Smith Museum of History and end the day with tea at the Clayton House. Registration deadline Oct. 3. $85. 9 a.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 16 QuickBooks for Beginners Hands-on Workshop This hands-on workshop introduces QuickBooks to small business owners and their employees with little or no experience using this accounting software. Topics include: company set up, reconciling accounts, working with lists, customers, vendors, assets, liabilities and more. A computer will be provided for use during this interactive seminar. Call or go online to register. $65. 1-4:30 p.m. Beall Barclay & Co., 3101 South 70th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-356-2067 asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events Oct. 16 Arkansas Archeological Survey: Ark-Homa Chapter Meeting Jerry Hilliard, a station assistant with the Arkansas Archeological Survey, will speak. His presentation, “The Day the Rogers Home Went Up in Flames, December 7, 1862: Discovering Archeology at William Rogers’ House, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park,” gives local residents the opportunity to learn more about the research being conducted in the Prairie Grove area. Jerry Hilliard has been active in archeology for more than 40 years and has spent the last 35 years working for the Arkansas Archeological Survey.

He received his master’s degree from the University of Arkansas in 1979. Since 1994, he has worked as a station assistant at the University of Arkansas station of AAS, participating in a variety of research involving both prehistoric and historic archeological projects.

Areas of interest include rock art, Civil War archeology, bluff shelter and cave research. The Ark-Homa Chapter meeting is a joint chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society and the Oklahoma Anthropological Society. Free. 7 p.m. UAFS Math-Science Building, Room 211, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7812 Oct. 16 Authors in the Afternoon with Jon Cole Arkansas author Jon Cole will promote and sign copies of his book, “Bangkok Hard Time.” It is 1967 Bangkok, the Summer of Love, and for teenager Jon Cole, son of a U.S. Green Beret colonel serving in the Vietnam War, life as a young Westerner in the City of Angels is sweeter than mangoes on sticky rice with coconut milk ... until he is introduced to the infamous House of Lek. Drawn to the underbelly of Bangkok, the International School Bangkok pupil soon discovers ganja, opium and the $2 bordellos. What follows is a surreal, but true, story of one Westerner’s relationship with Thailand spanning four decades. Born in Little Rock, the eldest son of a U.S. Army officer, the author was raised on three continents from Europe to Asia and over half a dozen U.S. military posts in between. An award-winning jewelry designer now retired

and living in the foothills of Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains, this is his first publication, which was written specifically as an amends-making exercise and as a tribute to the people of Thailand. Free. 4-6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org Oct. 16-17 Mountainburg Library Book, Bake & Rummage Sale There will be all kinds of books, lots of good stuff for babies, kids and yummy baked goods. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mountainburg Public Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600 Oct. 17 Blood Drive Donate blood with the Arkansas Blood Institute. Remember to eat a good meal before donating and take along identification. Call for an appointment; walk-ins also welcome. 1:30-5:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 17 Dixie Belle Reunion A reunion will be held to celebrate the more than 40 years of dance, friends and fun at Southside High School’s homecoming game. Festivities include a pregame gathering in the main gym from 5-7 p.m., then the run-through tunnel on the field for the football game. T-shirts must be ordered by Oct. 5. To order a shirt, please send a $25 check made out to Southside High School to Stacy Forsgren, 6409 Southfield Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72916. Include the desired shirt sizes and graduation year. 5-10 p.m. Southside High School, 4100 Gary Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-646-7371 Oct. 17 Crochet and Knitting Class Learn to crochet or knit at the library. All experience levels are welcome. Take your own yarn and size G or H hook. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 17 Food For Thought: Holiday Food Fun! BusyBusyMommy blogger and homemaker extraordinaire Kelli Cole shares recipes on how to make fun and festive Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas food you will want to make year after year. These recipes are sure to be family pleasers and the program is a great place to meet other busy moms. Take a lunch or pick it up at Dewey’s Café. The library will provide drinks and attendees are invited to sample the fun holiday food. Free. Noon. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org Oct. 17, 24 October Shadows Paranormal Lamplight Tour In Fort Smith’s Victorian house museum, gather in the servant quarters for refreshments and a quite humorous explanation of etiquette used during the “Golden Era of Ghosts” for greeting ghosts in one’s home. (“Always speak to a ghost when it calls. Never permit it to stand willy-nilly on the doorsill for any length of time.”)

Hear a dramatic reading of a ghost story of old. Learn about the methodologies and technologies of paranormal investigations, then walk through the lamp-lit circa 1882 mansion with pre-Civil War beginnings.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS the Clayton House and have the chance to see for yourself if any spirits yet linger. Children age 10 and up may be accompanied by adults. $10. Tours begin at 7 and 8:30 p.m. The Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-7000 claytonhouse.org Oct. 17 Diamond Dance A live band will perform with music oriented toward ballroom, Latin and swing dancing with occasional polka and line dances included. The attire is dressy casual. This is a dynamic dance with character and flair, smoke-free on the largest dance floor in the River Valley. Membership not required. $10. 8-10 p.m. Eagles Ballroom, 3321 South 66th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-674-2578 Oct. 17-18, 24-25, 27-31 Silent Terror A dramatic presentation of real life choices and consequences but the cast shows the way to overcome this world through Jesus Christ. Presented by Southpointe Church. $10. 7:30-11 p.m. 240 Collier Street, Chaffee Crossing, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-646-7431 Oct. 17-18 St. Boniface Lawn Social Two nights of food, games and music for all ages.

There will be some new events this year, as well some old traditions. Free admission. 5-10 p.m. Hillary Field at St. Boniface School, 201 North 19th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-6601 stbonifaceschool.org Oct. 17-18, 24-25 Murder and Mayhem Haunted Trolley Tour The popular “Murder and Mayhem” Haunted Trolley Tour features haunted and gruesome stories from years past. Begin the evening with Halloween treats, drinks and ghost stories along with a peek at haunted areas of the Fort Smith Museum of History. Judge and Mrs. Isaac Parker, portrayed by Floyd and Sue Robison, narrate the tour, which begins at the Fort Smith Museum of History. As the trolley winds its way through the Belle Grove Historic District, riders thrill to gruesome historic facts and eerie local legends.

Skeletons are rattled in the closets of the Victorian residents of the Belle Grove Historic District. This fantastical narrative is as colorful as Fort Smith’s History. All proceeds benefit the Fort Smith Museum of History.

Must be at least 21 to attend. Reservations are required. $35. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-7841 fortsmithmuseum.com Oct. 18 Cooking: Pie Crust from Scratch Make pie crust from scratch with a local farmer and master baker. Use fresh fruit and learn the basics of pie making. Take home or eat there. Ice cream provided. $40. 9 a.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 18 TrailBlazers Hike to Mount Nebo Hike the beautiful Rim Trail at Mount Nebo, a 3-mile long, easy-to-moderate hike. Bring lunch and water.

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Oct. 18 Survivors’ Challenge 10K/5K and 1-Mile Celebration Walk Last year’s Survivors’ Challenge drew more 1,200 participants for the 1-mile walk and 5K race. The 10K run is part Arkansas Grand Prix Series bringing in runners from around the state. The Survivors’ Challenge is an important fundraiser for the Reynolds Cancer Support House. The 5K and 10K course are both certified by the RRCA. The race begins and ends in front of the Reynolds Cancer Support House. The course winds its way through beautiful south Fort Smith with a bit of a “challenge” at Survivors’ Hill! The 1-Mile Celebration Walk loops through the Creekmore Park walking trail. Online registration is required; there will be norace day registration. 8 a.m. Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-424-1812 SurvivorsChallenge.com Oct. 18 Van Buren High School Mass Reunion for the 1980s Remember the old locker bay? Drama class with Coach May? Remember the auditorium? The gym?

Reminisce with friends. Anyone who attended Van Buren High School is welcome to attend this gathering. $10. 5:30-11:30 p.m. Butterfield Middle School Van Buren Arkansas, 310 North 11th Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6821 vbhsreunion.com

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Oct. 18-19 Tales of the Crypt Historical portrayals will give people a walking, talking depiction of Van Buren’s rich past. Twilight edition 6:30-8:30 Oct. 18; 2-4 p.m. Oct. 19. Fairview Cemetery, Arkansas 59 and McKibben, Van Buren, Ark. 800-332-5889 Oct. 19 Authors in the Afternoon with Resty Farmer Van Buren author Resty Farmer will promote and sign copies of her second book, “A Teenager Called Nene San.” The book is her biographical story of growing up during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.

Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at this open-house style event. Resty’s first book, “Nene: Survival and Childhood Memories of a Young Girl in WW II,” is available for checkout from the library. Farmer, a retired nurse from Napa, Calif., returned to Manila after the war. While working at the Clark Field Air Base as the company librarian, she met her World War II veteran husband. Happily married, they later moved to the United States with their four daughters; one son was born in California. Free. 2-4 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org Oct. 20 The Call Learn more at this informational meeting about how to help with the foster care crisis. Free. 6 p.m. Cavanaugh Free Will Baptist Church, 2825 Grinnell Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-651-8816 thecallinarkansas.org

Oct. 20-Nov. 24 Crochet for Beginners For those who are new to crochet or who need a refresher course. Learn basic stitches to create a fun and easy seasonal project. Examine yarns and learn to follow two basic pattern types. Beginner’s starter kit provided. $35. 6-7 p.m. Mondays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 20-Nov. 24 Aikido II Aikido is a powerful and dynamic martial art that stresses the avoidance of inflicting injury and the peaceful resolution of conflict. Beginners and more experienced students can learn the core components, gain valuable practice time, or master more advanced moves. Wear comfortable clothing. All fitness levels welcome. $45. 6:45-8 p.m. Mondays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 20 South Sebastian County Historical Society: The Prehistory of Arkansas Tim Mulvihill of the UAFS Research Station of the Arkansas Archeological Survey will describe the prehistory of Arkansas beginning with the first evidence of humans in the area, likely more than 11,000 years ago, up to the time of European contact. He will discuss how the prehistory of this area is divided into different time periods and how archeologists learn about the people that once inhabited this area. Free. 7 p.m.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 20-26 Heaven or Hell Drama Evangel Temple has been producing the "Heaven or Hell" Drama for more than 20 years. It is a combination of live acting and filmed scenes using Fort Smith and surrounding areas as the backdrop. Written, directed, produced and filmed by Charlie Ryan, a native of Van Buren, the drama is thought-provoking and lifechanging. Free. Evangel Temple Assembly of God sanctuary, Towson and Dodson Avenues, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-782-9121 excitinget.com Oct. 20-Nov. 12 QuickBooks 2012 Level 2 This course covers extensive use of QuickBooks, including managing inventory, payroll, tracing time and estimates, as well as budgets and customizing the QuickBooks program. $80, includes USB and textbook. 9:30-10:55 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-1232 Oct. 20-Nov. 12 MS Word 2013 Level 1 This class is for the new Word user. Students will learn how to enter and edit text, save and browse documents, interface, work with text, printing, using proofreading tools, creating bulleted and numbered lists, tables and forms, and more. Students will need typing skills. $80, includes USB and textbook. 11 a.m.-12:25 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-1232 Oct. 20-Nov. 12 Digital Literacy This class, designed for students with no prior computer experience, will explore basic components of the compute, such as hardware, word processing, navigating the internet and social networking. Free. 89:25 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-1232 Oct. 21 Cookbook Club Try out the library’s new Cookbook Club. Pick out a cookbook of your choice and bring samples of your dish for everyone to try. The club also will plan a theme for next month. Free. 5:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 21 Square Dance Classes The Skokos Promenaders Square Dance Club will assist in this fun beginning class, which will meet weekly for about four months. Experienced dancers will dance when class is over. $2.50 weekly. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Kibler Methodist Church Skokos Building, 19 East Kibler Road (Highway 162), Alma, Ark. 479-474-8500 Oct. 21 Knit, Stitch and Crochet Today!

Anyone who likes to knit, stitch or crochet or wants to learn may take needles, hooks and projects and join this all-ages group for an afternoon of crafting. Yarn, extra supplies and plenty of help will be available for anyone who wants to learn. Free. 4- 6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 October 2014

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All-day fundraiser for an expansion of the Sebastian County Boys Shelter includes a cook-off, car show, kids activities and music. Judging for the cookoff will take place from 1-3 p.m., with three places awarded in chicken, pork butt, bone-in pork ribs and beef brisket. A $7 ticket gets you a pork sandwich or chicken quarter with two sides.

Tastings are available for $1. Grand champion will receive a Black Diamond Rotisserie Smoker. Car show winners will be announced at 4 p.m., with best of engine, paint job, interior and best in show, which wins a $2,500 gift certificate from KolorWorx Paint and Body in Barling. The Lawbreakers and Peacemakers will have an exciting historical re-enactment at 11 a.m.; the Jamulance video game center from 1-5 p.m.; and the Batmobile, bounce-houses, games, face painting and other fun activities for all ages will be there all day. The Razorback game will be shown on a giant TV provided

by Bedford Camera and Video so no one will miss the Hogs. Musical artist Grant Pearson will perform at 5 p.m. Drawings will be held throughout the day, as well as 50/50 ticket sale with the winner receiving up to $5,000. The Boys Shelter is a non-profit, long-term residential program for boys ages 13-18. Funds will go toward a three-wing expansion that will house up to 36 children, laundry facilities, a library, computer/video room, expanded kitchen, storage space, safe corridor, an indoor gym and playroom, an outdoor playground and common areas. Call to volunteer, purchase 50/50 tickets or make a donation. $5 admission; $50 cookoff entry fee; $20 car show entry fee. 10 a.m.-dusk. Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Blvd., Fort Smith, Ark. 479-763-1217

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Oct. 22 Chaffee Crossing Tour Take a guided bus tour of Chaffee Crossing and learn all the exciting things happening there. Get the inside story on who is developing what. Transportation provided from UAFS or meet the bus at Chaffee Crossing. $5. 1 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 23 Welcome Neighbor Women’s Book Club Any woman is welcome to attend and enjoy a discussion of "Where the Wind Leads" by Vinh Chung, formerly of Fort Smith. Free. 12:30-1:30 a.m. Dewey’s Cafe, Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-459-1603 Oct. 23 Taste of LeFlore County Event showcases food prepared, grown or raised in LeFlore County. There will be a silent auction and a musical performance by Circle Sister Dulcimer Group. Tickets available at the LeFlore County Museum at Hotel Lowrey, Poteau Chamber of Commerce and Poteau Main Street offices. $20.

5:30- 7 p.m. LeFlore County Museum at Hotel Lowrey, 303 Dewey Avenue, Poteau, Okla. 918-647-9330 Oct. 24 5th Annual Girls Shelter Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction An evening of great food, entertainment and silent auction including Ducks Unlimited prints and numerous items.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 24 Alphonso Trent Birthday Celebration Celebrate the birthday of Fort Smith native and jazz musician Alphonso Trent at a lunch-hour jazz concert.

Hosted by the Lincoln Echo, the concert features the Rev. Ronald D. Meyers. Trent was born in Fort Smith in 1902 to E.O. and Hattie Trent. At an early age, Alphonso began studying with local piano teacher W.O. Wiley. Proving to be a gifted pianist, he began performing with local professional bands and orchestras while in his teens. He soon organized his own group and traveled to Dallas to play in the ballroom of the Adolphus Hotel. Following a disastrous fire at the Plantation Club in Cleveland, Ohio, which destroyed the orchestra’s instruments and musical library, Trent returned to Fort Smith in 1931, where he played in nightclubs until his death in 1959. Free. Noon-1 p.m.

Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-7841 Oct. 24 Scary Movie Night Enjoy popcorn and a scary movie to celebrate the weekend before Halloween. The film will be rated (R).

6 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 24-25 2014 Tablerama Tablerama showcases creative ideas for your next party. Tables may be set with Grandma’s china, special collections, theme parties or holiday entertainment.

Proceeds benefit the Arkansas missions supported by Presbyterian Women. Light refreshments served. $5.

Noon-4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 212 North College Avenue, Clarksville , Ark. 479-754-2942 Oct. 24-25 Empty The Shelter The Sebastian County Humane Society will hold this event to help find homes for the 200 animals up for adoption. All dogs and cats will have a $20 adoption fee with approved application. Free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sebastian County Humane Society, 3800 Kelley Highway, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-4395 Oct. 25 Photography Workshop with Mike Martin Join nationally renowned and published photographer Mike Martin for this workshop, which highlights the basics of nature and landscape photography with instruction on SLR camera settings, mastering manual control and using natural light to capture the perfect photo. The class will venture out onto Lake Fort Smith on the park’s tour boat and put its newly developed skills to use by taking photos of the blazing fall splendor. Take a digital SLR camera, lenses and a sack lunch. Class size is limited. Call the park to make reservations before Oct. 23. $40. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-2469 Oct. 25-26, 31 Haunted Boat Tour Lake Fort Smith takes on a sinister feel as passengers cruise its waters and rangers tell authentic Ozarks ghost stories and folklore. Wear a costume and celebrate Halloween. Call for reservations. $9 adult, $5 children 6-12, under 6 free. 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 31; 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-2469 October 2014

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 25 Writers Unite Charity Event and Book Signing Greenwood Writers Group promotes literacy within local and surrounding schools. This year’s chosen charity is Autism Speaks and the group is holding its first charity and book signing event. Contest winners will have the distinct privilege of having their essays published in a book, “Helping Hands Volume I,” which will be for sale on Amazon.com and at the event. The winners will be on hand to sign copies of their first publication. The writers group encourages teachers, parents and children in the third through eighth grades to participate. Free. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bell Park Pavilion, Bell Park, Greenwood, Ark. 479-996-2742 writersuniteevent.wordpress.com Oct. 25 Summit Stampede Summit Medical Center hosts this 5K Race/Walk and Health Fair to both promote physical fitness and to raise awareness of various forms of cancer. Profits from race registration fees will benefit the River Valley Chapter of the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Health screenings will also be available for participants and spectators before and after the race. Register online. $20 before Oct. 18; $25 day of race. 7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. race. Summit Medical Center, East Main and South 20th Streets, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-471-3401 summitmedicalcenter.net Oct. 25 Hawksbill Crag Hike Hike with Trailblazers to Hawksbill Crag, an amazing rock outcrop overlooking the Buffalo River. The hike is 3 miles roundtrip and rated moderate. Then hike to Lost Valley to see a cave with a 30-foot tall waterfall.

Take lunch and water for this five-mile hike. Hikers wishing to visit the cave should bring a flashlight. Free.

8 a.m. Buffalo National Park River Area, Cave Mountain Road, Boxley Valley Area, Ark. 479-646-9562 thcfs.com Oct. 25 River Valley Master Gardeners Herbal Adventures Fall Harvest Fall – a time to harvest and plant winter herbs. Learn more about the mysteries of winter gardening and share ideas for Halloween decorations and Thanksgiving recipes. Call to register. $20. 9:30 a.m.-noon.

The Learning Fields, 7300 Gardeners Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-782-2104 Oct. 25 Pawzatively Canine’s Howl-O-Ween Bash Pawzatively Canine is hosting a Howl-O-Ween bash to raise money for its canine companionship programs, which take stray and abandoned dogs and place them as companions to individuals with special needs and provide pet therapy for seniors and Peachtree Hospice. This special charity event will have food, wine, beer and other beverages, a DJ, costume contest, a tarot card reader, prizes and a silent auction. $15; $25 per couple. 6-11 p.m. Warren’s Rec Room, 1437 West Newberry Road, Alma, Ark. 479-208-8863 pawzativelycanine.org Oct. 25 Volunteer Speaker Series Presents: Death Row Women Fort Smith National Historic Site volunteer Mark Potter presents a program on “Death Row Women.” A three72

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS year volunteer, Potter will discuss the life and times of the four women tried in the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas between the years of 18721896 and convicted of murder. At that time, being convicted of murder carried a mandatory death sentence. Free. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fort Smith National Historic Site, 301 Parker Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-226-3721 nps.gov/fosm Oct. 26 Clayton Conversations with Architect John Mott Down to the Hand-Forged Square Nails: The Clayton House Restoration Nearly 40 years since the completion of the herculean project of restoring the circa 1882 Clayton House, architect John Mott returns to his hometown to share the details and photos. Mott is now vice president and director of architecture and historic preservation at John Milner Associates of Alexandria, Va. He offers this program regarding the magnificent, seven-year labor of love. The Clayton House was the first structure in Fort Smith to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places after being saved from the wrecking ball by Mrs. Julia Yadon in 1969. Limited seating, reservations encouraged. $5 suggested donation.

1:30 p.m. Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-3000 Oct. 27 Resume Class Take your current resume that needs to be updated or take work and education history with references and this class will cover how to begin making a resume.

Limited seating. Sign up early. Free. 7-8 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 27-Nov. 5 MS Excel 2013 Level 2 Topics introduced include large worksheets and workbooks, tables, outlines, inserting clip art, pictures and SmartArt, templates, digital signatures, and more. $80, includes textbook and USB drive. 5-7:55 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays. Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-1232 Oct. 28 Sandwich Seminar: Women’s Wellness In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Summit Medical Center is hosting a female-focused event. Educators from The Women’s Center at Sparks and Summit will discuss breast health and provide instruction on how to perform self-exams. In addition, genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancers and bone health will also be addressed. Lunch and bone density screenings will be provided to all attendees.

Online registration required. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Summit Medical Center Conference Room, East Main and South 20th Streets, Van Buren , Ark. 4797093627 summitmedicalcenter.net Oct. 28 Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954) Watch this classic mystery thriller starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. In the film, a wheelchair bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Refreshments will be available. Free. 6:30 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-646-3945 fortsmithlibrary.org October 2014

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A Conversation with Janis F. Kearney Author, publisher and oral historian Janis F. Kearney is an internationally traveled public speaker and has been interviewed on PBS’s The Tavis Smiley Show and The HistoryMakers. Her third memoir, Sundays with TJ: 100 years of Memories on Varner Road, is new this year; copies will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Emmy Awardwinning documentary filmmaker Larry Foley will introduce Kearney and then do an interview after her talk with a short Q&A from the audience. One of 19 children born to Arkansas Delta Sharecroppers T.J. and Ethel Kearney, Janis graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Hired by Daisy Bates in 1987 as managing editor of the Arkansas State Press, Kearney purchased the newspaper in 1988. She served as personal diarist to President Clinton from 1995 to 2001, as well as White House liaison to the U.S. National Archives. In 2003, Kearney founded Writing our World Press/WOW! Books. Her first book, Cotton Field of Dreams: A Memoir was published in 2004. Her other books include Something to Write Home About: Memories of a Presidential Diarist; Conversations: William Jefferson Clinton … from Hope to Harlem; Once Upon a Time There was a Girl: A Murder at Mobile Bay and Daisy: Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 7 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229

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Oct. 28 Ghost Hunters Event A local group of ghost hunters will hold a discussion and provide documentation of their studies. Free. 5:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Oct. 28-Nov. 18 Intermediate Word Learn to engage your clients and grow your business using free tools available on the web. Define your business technology needs and determine what tools work best for you. Includes an introduction to cloud technologies. $40. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 28-Nov. 18 Painless Grammar Attend this easy class and brush up on grammar and improve your writing and your speech. $55, includes textbook. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning

Oct. 30 Intermediate Excel Learn to create better-looking and more-functional spreadsheets, format lists quickly and manipulate data. $40. 6 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Oct. 30 Computer Basics: Level 1 Use practical hands-on exercises to learn the ins and outs of operating systems and applications. Create, sort and filter files, manage and understand security settings, discover keyboard shortcuts, and get your questions answered. $40. 10 a.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 Oct. 30 Keyboard/Mouse This beginning class introduces you to the computer keyboard and mouse. $10. 9 a.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning

Oct. 29 Day in the Life : History Museum Curator Join Connie Manning for a look inside a typical day for her as curator at the Fort Smith Museum of History. If you think this job is a cross between “Antiques Roadshow” and “American Pickers,” you may be surprised. $5. 1 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220

Oct. 30 Spanish Intermediate Take your Spanish-speaking abilities to the next level.

Build on the basics of pronunciation and grammar learned in Spanish Basics and start to speak more fluently and in conversations. $50. 6 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5004 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning

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Oct. 30 QuickBooks Day to Day Basics Hands-on Workshop Receive detailed instruction on the day-to-day features of QuickBooks including accounts payable, deposits, sales receipts, accounts receivable, managing sales

tax, and more. A basic working knowledge of QuickBooks is recommended to attend this seminar. Call or go online to register. $65. 1-4:30 p.m. Beall Barclay & Co., 3101 South 70th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-356-2067 asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events/ Oct. 30 Trade Show Marketing Learn the steps for creating an effective trade show look, as well as how to effectively market their business to stand out among the other exhibitors. Call or go online to register. $30, $20 for Greater Fort Smith Home Builders Association members. 9-11 a.m. Central Mall, 5111 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-356-2067 asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events/ Oct. 31 Scrapbooking The library will offer a fall themed scrapbook layout.

The room opens for crafters at 10 a.m. At 1 p.m., work on the featured layout begins. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sign up

by Oct. 24. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 Nov. 1 Evangel Temple Reunion Former Evangel Temple members are invited to the ET Reunion in celebration of the church’s 100th anniversary. Former staff members and ministers will share stories, photos and videos. Free. 5 p.m. Evangel Temple, Corner of Towson and Dodson Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-782-9121 excitinget.com Nov. 1 Crawford County High School Bass Masters Inaugural Car Show Open to cars, trucks or motorcycles, this family event includes trophies for winning categories such as Top 20, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best of Show and People’s Choice, as well as games, door prizes and food.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. and ends at noon, with a trophy ceremony at 3 p.m. Registration fee for vendors is $25. Free. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Alma Middle School, 706 U.S. 64, Alma, Ark. 479-259-4848 Nov. 1 Annual Leon (Sarg) Sergeant Memorial Fish Fry Enjoy the efforts of the master fryers for a fish dinner with all the trimmings, dessert and entertainment and dancing. Sodas and adult beverages are available for a reasonable charge. All proceeds benefit Elks Charities. Fort Smith Elks Lodge 341 is a fraternal service organization whose goal is to help make this community a safer place in which to live and raise children. $10 adults: $5 children 12 and under. 6 p.m. Fort Smith Elks Lodge, 5504 Massard Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 918-839-7581 www.elks.org Nov. 1-2 Immaculate Conception Ladies Auxiliary 45th Annual Holiday Bazaar Extravaganza features homemade baked goods, Christmas decorations, needlework, quilts, dolls, pet accessories, arts and crafts. A country store showcases famous feathered rolls and cinnamon buns, pies, cakes, jellies, cookies and more. There also will be children’s booth, jewelry, knives, casseroles-to-go, silent auction, lunches and raffle. Free. 9 a.m.-noon.

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Enjoy foods of three countries – and wine! at Oct. 11 Wiederkehr Weinfest

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his month for the 51st year, the Wiederkehr Wine Cellars will hold its Wine Festival on the grounds of the winery at Wiederkehr Village, Ark., near Altus.

An emigrant from Switzerland in 1880, Johann Andreas Wiederkehr and his family discovered that grapes could be cultivated there on St. Mary’s Mountain. The shape of the countryside, the soil and climate closely matched the conditions of areas in Europe that for centuries had nurtured some of Europe’s great wines.

Descendants of Johann Andreas, including his grandson Al Wiederkehr and Al’s nephew Dennis Wiederkehr, are still cultivating grapes and have continued to developing great wines.

The Wiederkehr Wine Festival, open 8 a.m.10 p.m., celebrates the grape harvest and shows visitors every step of the wine-making process from tram rides through the vineyards to a tour of the cellars, where huge wooden barrels of Wiederkehr wines are aging quietly in their mysterious processes, waiting for the vintner to pronounce them ready to be bottled.

The all-day festival also includes delicious dining. Snack on international concession foods, such as quiche Lorraine or smoked bratwurst with sauerkraut. Dine in for fine Swiss, German and French cuisine at the Weinkeller Restaurant (11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5-9 p.m.) or take a seat in the banquet hall from 2-7 p.m. for plates of spaghetti and Back Hendel Vienna (a chicken specialty) with salad and bread.

Enjoy the spectacle of the log and stonetossing, get swept up in a conga-line by Tyrolean dancers or browse the craft fair. The silliest fun of the day is competing or watching the grapestomping championship.

The festival activities include Tyrolean traditional feats like Baum Stossen (the log toss), barefoot grape-stomping contests, an “oompah” band and even conga-line dancing. Tour the wine cellar and taste Wiederkehr wines or take a tram ride through the vineyards.

Wiederkehr Village is located 4 miles from Interstate 40 from exit 41 on Arkansas 186 south.

Exit 41 is 50 miles east of Fort Smith.

Open seven days a week, closed only on major holidays. Winery tours 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, Noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

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OF FORT SMITH The Altrusa Club of Fort Smith will present its annual "Taste of Fort Smith, a popular oneday event featuring the area’s finest food and beverage sampling from more than 50 vendors.

Tickets, $12, are available in advance from any Simmons First National OCTOBER Bank location or the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce until the day of the event. The big buffet historically draws more than 1,500 attendees during the two sessions. This year’s goal is to raise more than $25,000. Recipients will include the Literacy Council of Western Arkansas and Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy. Donations also will be made to the Fort Smith Public Library, Donald W. Reynolds Crisis Intervention Center, Sebastian County Humane Society and Project Compassion.

Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; dinner 5-7 p.m. Fort Smith Convention Center, Rogers and South 9th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-651-2426

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